Category: Body Image

Body-image is a multidimensional, subjective and dynamic concept that encompasses a persons perceptions, thoughts and feelings about his/her body. It can be positive or negative. There are four dimensions by which the concept of body-image can be understood: Perceptual- The way an individual see himself. It is also called Body Satisfaction/ Dissatisfaction and represents a…

Introduction Body image is the perception that a person has of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception (McShirley, 2015). In our lives today, technology, media in particular, plays a very important role in the decisions we make on a daily as it clearly gives us an overview of…

Body image is a complex construct of self-attitude in relation to a person’s own body, shape, appearance, and size (Walters-Brown & Hall, 2012). Thus, body image affects how one sees and values his or her self. This paper will discuss my familys experience as to how a chronic illness such as cancer disrupts a person,…

With the excessive use of social media today and the growth of sport in social media, sport is constantly on the public agenda. Social media platforms such as Instagram have become a huge part of the health and fitness industry, with Instagram as the second most used social media platform and the fastest growing with…

Nowadays people think of their life meaning as how they use their image; specifically their body image. People are highly dependent on how they look and treat people in accordance to how their appearance. Most people no matter the age face problems regarding their size and weight. Nobody should compare themselves or anyone else to…

Contemporary consumer culture has experienced a shift from bodies-producing commodities to commodities-producing bodies. Men feel the pressure to get bigger and stronger. Women feel the need to get smaller and thinner. Individuals consistently disregard their physical and mental health to achieve their ideal body image. As these idealizations have become more of a priority in…

We all want to feel comfortable and confident in our bodies. No one ever wants to feel like they are being judged on the way they look. We see it every day in movies, television, the internet, and more. The media and its social aspects have brainwashed our society. Social media are forms of electronic…

Introduction In ‘The Decorated Body’ by France Borel, the author delves into the complex world of body modification and the ways in which individuals express their identities through various forms of decoration. This essay aims to provide a critical analysis of Borel’s work, exploring the themes of self-expression, cultural significance, and societal perceptions surrounding body…

An ideal female ballet dancer will have large eyes, a long neck, long legs, a flexible back, a flat chest, lean muscles, lots of hip rotation, and a high instep. The catch is that most of these factors are completely or almost completely genetic or possibly forced. This very specific and rarely natural image is…

Body image consciousness is proven to be an important element in every individuals perception of himself or herself. With this, body image is said to affect every aspect of an individuals life such as their mental health, physical health, interaction with other people, and the care the individual has towards himself or herself. With this,…