THE PHYSICAL

SELF
A. THE PHYSICAL
At the end of this learning module, the student is expected to:

a. Identify and reflect on the different forces and institutions that impact the
development of the physical self.
b. Explain the impact of culture on body image and self-esteem.
c. Discuss the role of media on the adolescents’ understanding of beauty and
self-esteem and its influence on their body image satisfaction.
d. Examine one’s self against the different concepts and aspects of the
physical self.
e. Propose measures to enhance the adolescents’ body image satisfaction.
HOW IS OUR BODY AFFECT OUR
SELF?
 THE SELF AS
IMPACTED BY THE
BODY
 #Embodiment and Self-
Awareness
1.Embodied cognition
Our thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are influenced by
our bodily sensations and experiences. For example, feeling
tired can affect our mood and concentration.
2.Body schema
Our brain's internal map of our body influences our sense
of self and spatial awareness. Changes in body shape or size
can alter our self-perception
 # Physical Appearance and Self-
Image
1. Body image
Our perception of our physical appearance can
significantly impact our self-esteem, confidence, and
overall sense of self.
2. Social and cultural influences
Societal beauty standards, cultural norms, and
media representation can shape our body image and
self-perception.
 # Bodily Experiences and Emotional
States
1. Interoception
Our ability to sense internal bodily states, such
as hunger, pain, or fatigue, can influence our
emotional states and self-awareness.
2. Emotional regulation
Our body's physiological responses to emotions,
such as a racing heart or tense muscles, can
impact our emotional experience and sense of
self.
THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON
BODY IMAGE AND SELF
ESTEEM: THE IMPORTANCE OF
BEAUTY
•Do you consider yourself Kenny & Nichols describe that
beautiful? What is your cultural factors shape beauty:
concept of beauty? What is "Attractive children and
the society concept of beauty? adults are treated more
Do these perception really favorably by others in the
matter? society."

•Beauty is often associated • Impact of Beauty on Social

with being well-dressed, Perception
elegant, good-looking, and Physical appearance affects
attractive. major life events, such as
choosing a bride’s maid of
honor.
 • Physical Insecurities and Alterations
Some people naturally fit beauty standards, while
others struggle with imperfections such as: High-
bridged noses, Protuberant chins, Large or small
breasts. Many people learn to accept imperfections,
but others seek surgical changes.

• Kenny & Nichols state that: • Sukhanova & Thomashoff (in

"Females receive a massive Body Image and Identity in
amount of societal pressure to Contemporary Societies) discuss
conform to conventional beauty how body image is influenced by:
Psychoanalysis, Social sciences, Arts
standards. Little girls get the
across different cultures.
message early."
 BODY IIMAGE IS HOW A PERSON PERCEIVES
THEIR OWN BODY AND HOW OTHERS VIEW IT.

Two aspects of body image:

•Internal – One’s own perception of their body.
•External – How others view and judge someone’s
body.

Two types concept of beauty:

Inner beauty – Personality, character, and virtues.
•External beauty – Physical characteristics.
 •A new sociological concept called
"aesthetic capital" is introduced. It refers
to the privileges and wealth people receive
based on their appearance, including: Face,
hair, body, clothes, and grooming habits.

• Samantha Lovascio said Body Image young people

that Visually appealing traits are increasingly focused on
affect both small and big body image and aesthetic
aspects of life, such as: Friend capital. Identity and self-
selection(social esteem are now often
relationships).Career mobility based on appearance
(getting jobs and promotions). rather than inner qualities.
THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN
OUR UNDERSTANDING OF
"BODY IMAGE" AND
"SELF-STEEM"
 HARRY TRIANDIS
CULTURE is commonly defined as the
shared patterns and thoughts, beliefs, DE MELLO (2014)
behaviors and habits in both material and "Encyclopedia of body
symbolic realms
Adornment"
-through culture, society shapes us in
many ways

KENNY AND NICHOLS MARGO DE MELLO (2014)

Explain that this is done with "Shameful Bodies, Religion,
new technologies form of and the Culture of Physical
modifications, debates about Improvement"
obesity and issues of age of
being brought into focus by the
media
AUDREY TRAMEL (2013) •HYPER MEDIATED SOCIETY
Mention the predominance •MEDIA
"Pop Culture"
- POP ULTURE common
ANNIE LENNOX
understanding is a culture
-"stuff that fuels the
widely accepted and
fashion and beauty
patronized as a public
industries"

SELF DEFINTION
FEATHERSTONE (1991)
person see him self.
Standard of beauty have a
Self definition can be direct impact on people's live
intrinsically tied to into SELF- and the way they respond to
STEEM and CONFIDENCE those norms
THE INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON
THE ADOLESENT'S
UNDESIRABLE OF BEAUTY
 Genesis M. Javellana
(2014) Media shapes Teenagers imitate actors,
adolescents' self-image follow beauty trends, try
and perception of advertised products, and seek
beauty. online validation in order to
enhance their self-esteem,
project a desirable image, and
•The internet is the most
attain social approval.
used platform.

•Magazines negatively
affect weight perception.
 IMPACT OF MEDIA ON
THE SELF ESTEEM OF THE
ADOLESCENT
 The Impact of Media on the Self-esteem of Adolescent

Pressures from media to be thin constitute risk factors

for body dissatisfaction, concerns over weight and
disordered eating behaviors in adolescent girls and
young women. A figural summary of media effects that
integrates moderating and mediating factors such as
internalization of the thin beauty ideal, social
comparison, and activation of the thinness schema is
presented below" (Gemma Ló pez-Guimerà , et al.)
In the concepts of physical changes in the body
and identity of the adolescent, Davies &
Furnham, found out that the average teenager is
sensitive to, and critical of, his her physical self.

Researchers have found body image

dissatisfaction to be a strong predictor of
depression, exercise dependence, eating disorders
and steroid use among young people in the US
(Stice and Withenton, 2002).
Researchers have found body image
dissatisfaction to be a strong predictor of
depression, exercise dependence, eating disorders
and steroid use among young people in the US
(Stice and Withenton, 2002).

Simmons and Blyth's "Cultural Ideal Hypothesis"

indicate that puberty brings boys closer to their
ideal body while girls shift further from theirs.
SELF - ESTEEM
AND IT'S
SIGNIFICANCE
 •Self-esteem, sometimes referred to
as self-worth or self-respect, is an
important part of success

•Too much self-esteem, however,

as exhibited in narcissistic
•Too little self-esteem can leave
personality disorder, can certainly
people feeling defeated or
be irritating to others and can
depressed.
even damage personal
relationships". (Kendra Cherry)
THE CONCEPT OF
SELF ESTEEM
 What is self-esteem?

•Self-esteem is a person's
overall sense of self-worth
or personal value.
 Why self-esteem is Important?

•Self-esteem can play significant role in one's

motivation and success thoughout life.

Maslow's Hierarchy of needs:

•Esteem from other's

•Inner self-respect
 Factors affecting self-esteem

•Social Interactions – Feedback from family, and

friends.
•Inner Thinking – Positive or negative self-talk.
•Life Circumstances – Age, health, career,
achievements
 Effects Of Low Self-esteem
•Lack of motivation and self-confidence.
• You lack of self trust
•You're constantly comparing yourself to other's

Healthy Self-esteem
•Self-acceptance and confidence.
•Learning from mistakes.
•Respecting others and oneself.
DEVELOPING SELF-
ESTEEM
 What is self-esteem?

Self-esteem is how much you like and

value yourself. It’s about feeling good
about who you are
 Small Habits to improve self-esteem:
Positive Body Image- A positive Being Kind to Yourself
body image means you accept - It’s important to be kind to
and appreciate your body, just yourself! Think about the positive
the way it is. You feel good things about yourself and
about yourself no matter your celebrate your strengths.
shape or size.
Size Prejudice Taking Care of Yourself
-Size prejudice is when people - Taking care of your body and
treat others differently because of mind is important! Eat healthy
their size. It’s not fair! Everyone food, get enough sleep, and
deserves to be treated with exercise. This will help you feel
respect. good about yourself.
 Finding True Happiness
- True happiness comes from within! Focus on
being kind to yourself, celebrating your uniqueness,
and finding things that make you feel good. Don’t
let others or the media tell you who you should be.
 
Thank you!