Unpacking the self

PHYSICAL SELF
INTRODUCTION

In this module, we are going to discuss the

perspective of the physical self. The process of physical
growth and development. Two factors affecting physical
growth and development. The theories of physical self.
Body Image. And the importance of beauty.
THE PHYSICAL SELF

• refers to the body.

• A concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the

person that can be directly observed and
examined.
LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT

• refers to the development from conception

to death.
OUTLINES THE STAGES IN THE LIFE SPAN
by Elizabeth B. Hurlock

1. Prenatal
fertilization to birth
2. Infancy
birth to 2 weeks of life
3. Babyhood
2 weeks of life to 2nd year
4. Early childhood
2 to 6 years old
OUTLINES THE STAGES IN THE LIFE SPAN
by Elizabeth B. Hurlock

5. Late childhood
6 to 10 or 12 years old
6. Puberty
10 or 12 to 14 years old
7. Adolescence
14 to 18 years old
OUTLINES THE STAGES IN THE LIFE SPAN
by Elizabeth B. Hurlock

8. Early adulthood
18 to 40 years old
9. Middle adulthood
40 to 60 years old
10. Late adulthood or senescence
60 to death
TWO FACTORS AFFECTING PHYSICAL
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Heredity – is the biological process of the

inheritance of traits from parents to offspring.

2. Environment- refers to the factors an

individual is exposed to throughout life which
includes learning and experiences.
THEORIES OF PHYSICAL SELF

1. THEORY OF PHYSIOGNOMY
• suggest that a person's physical characteristics
such as facial features and expressions and body
structures could be related to a person's character
or personality.

• According to ancient Chinese practice of face

reading, the face is a three-dimensional reflection
of "who we are and how life has affected us.
THEORIES OF PHYSICAL SELF

Face readers
observe how facial features and markings
correspond to a person's mental, emotional, and
physical makeup.
THEORIES OF PHYSICAL SELF

2. THEORY BASED ON THE PROMINENCE OF

BODY FLUIDS.
• developed by Hippocrates in ancient Greece .
• suggests that an excess of or deficiency in any
of the four bodily fluids (or humors) in a person,
influences their personality, temperament, and
well-being.
4 TYPES OF BODY FLUIDS

1. Sanguine type
has the prominence of red bile.
they tend to be impulsive, cheerful, happy, and
optimistic.
2. Melancholic type
has the prominence of black bile.
they tend to be depressed and pessimistic.
4 TYPES OF BODY FLUIDS

3. Choleric
has the prominence of yellow bile.
they are easily angry, jumpy, and temperamental .
4. Phlegmatic
has excess phlegm.
they tend to be sluggish, dull, and slow.
THEORIES OF PHYSICAL SELF

3. BODY-TYPE THEORY
by William Sheldon

• In the 1940`s, William Sheldon has developed a

body-type theory based on physical
characteristics.
The three body types are:
1. Endomorphic
2. Mesomorphic
3. Ectomorphic
Body-type Theory
by William Sheldon
Body-type Theory
by William Sheldon

1. Endomorphic Body Type

is soft and plump.
People with this body type are perceived to be
easy going and sociable.
Body-type Theory
by William Sheldon

2. Mesomorphic Body Type

• characterized by a strong muscular body.
• People who have mesomorphic body type
are perceived to be energetic, adventurous,
assertive, and courageous.
Body-type Theory
by William Sheldon

3. Ectomorphic Body Type

• is tall and thin.
• people who have this body type tend to
restrained, quiet, introverted, and artistic.
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner

1. Oval-shaped faces
are generally hospitable and tactful.
2. Round-shaped faces
tend to be friendly, kind hearted,
and selfless.
3. Square face-
Tend to be witty, analytical, and great l
Leader.
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner

4. Heart-shaped faces
are patient and intuitive by nature.
5.Long-shaped faces
are perfectionist and end to be
aggressive.
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner

6.Triangle-shaped faces
tend to be creative, artistic,
sensitive, and determined.
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner

7. Diamond- shaped faces

are very detail-oriented and like to be in
control.
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner

Haner also suggest that people with…

• thick eyebrows are tend to be confident,
assertive, and goal -oriented.
The Wisdom of Your Face
by Jean Haner

Person with large or highly-defined jaws have

strong values and firm beliefs.
 Body Image

• refers to how individuals perceive, think, and

feel about their body and physical appearance.

• Body image is both the mental picture you have

of your own body and how you see yourself
when you look in a mirror.
APPEARANCE

• refers to everything about a person that

others can observe such as height, weight,
skin color, clothes, and hairstyle.
• Your appearance is how you look.
SELF-ESTEEM
• is related to body image. Which is a person's
overall evaluation of his or her own worth.

• How much you appreciate and like yourself

regardless of the circumstances..

• Self esteem is how you value and respect

your self as a person.
2 EATING DISORDER

• 1. Anorexia- is an eating disorder in which a

person refuses to eat for fear of gaining
weight which can result in severe starvation
and death. It mostly afflicts females between
ages of 12 and 40.
EATING DISORDER

2. Bulimia Nervosa- in which the person

induces purging after binging on large
quantities of food.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEAUTY

In Egyptian art, beauty is perceived in women

with slim, high waist, narrow hips, and long
black hair.
 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEAUTY

During Renaissance period, women with a full

figure and rounded hips were considered
beautiful.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEAUTY

During the Medieval Age, they considered

chubby, fat, or plump women beautiful.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEAUTY

People in Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia

used to consider flat noses to be attractive.
BODY MODIFICATION

1. Tattooing
which injects ink onto the skin to draw a design
.
2.Body piercing
let people wear jewelry through different
piercings in their body such as the ears, nose,
and tongue among others.
Note: Tattooing and piercing were considered signs of one's strength, bravery, and
social status.
BODY MODIFICATION

3. Cosmetic surgery
includes surgical and non-surgical procedures
to restore, reconstruct, or alter body parts.
Examples are breast enhancement, nose lift,
liposuction, and Botox.
Some ways to improve your body image
and inner self:

1. Smile a lot
2. Take good care of your health
3. Live a well-balanced life
4. Dress well and be neat
5. Spend some time alone to reflect
6. Be creative and do something new all time
Some ways to improve your body image
and inner self:

7. Developed a wholesome attitude toward sex

8. Avoid temptations *Respect individuality
9. Make friends *Face your fears
10. Be independent
11. Accept things as they are
12. Ask and listen
Some ways to improve your body image
and inner self:

13. Think positive

14. Pray
15. Count your blessings
16. Be thankful
SUMMARY

• The physical self refers to the body. The ability to

perform its functions gradually changed through the
years. Each individual goes through a succession of
development from conception to death. Some people
desperately change their physical appearance through
body modifications such as through tattooing, body
piercing and cosmetic surgery.
REFERENCES

• Alata, E.J., et al., Understanding the Self,

First Edition, 2018
• Go-Monilla, M. J., Ramirez, N.C.,
Understanding the Self, 2018
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!