PHYSICAL SELF

Abad Aguil, Amores Aquino Artillaga

Physical Self
- The concrete dimensions of the body, it is the tangible aspect of the
person which can be directly observed and examined.

Concept of Physical Self

- Physical self-concept is the individual's perception of themselves in
areas of physical ability and appearance. Physical ability includes
concepts such as physical strength and endurance, while appearance
refers to attractiveness and body image.
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 Elizabeth B. Hurlock - Developmental Psychology : A life-
Span Approach

·Prenatal - Fertilization to birth ·Puberty - 10/12 to 14 years old

Infancy - Birth to 2 weeks of life
Babyhood - 2 weeks of life to 2nd
year
Early Childhood - 2 to 6 years old
Late Childhood - 6 to 10/12 years
old
Adolescence - 14 to 18 years old
Early Adulthood - 18 to 40 years old
Middle Adulthood - 40 to 60 years old
Late Adulthood - 60 years to death
·Age of puberty is the stage of physical transformation from
childhood to adulthood.
It signifies the beginning of the biological and physical “growth
spurt” and development characterized by the changes in weight
and body composition.
·Females gain more weight between 7-25 kilos during puberty
and slow down at the time of the first menstrual period and
continue until late adolescence.
·Male teens gain 7-30 kilos during puberty.
·As much as 25% of the final height is gained during puberty.
 TWO IMPORTANT FACTORS
AFFECTING PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

PRIMARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS - It is already present at

the birth refers to changes of the sexual organs that are
directly concerned with reproduction.
 TWO IMPORTANT FACTORS
AFFECTING PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT

SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS - It refers to visible

changes and features that appear during puberty. The
development of secondary sex characteristics is usually earlier
in girls than boys.
 SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
BOYS
·Body becomes muscular.
Growth of body hair, including underarm, abdominal, chest hair
and pubic hair.
Greater mass of thigh muscles in front of the femur
Shoulders grow broader than hips.
Lower body fat percentage than prepubescent or adult females
or prepubescent males, on average.
Enlargement of larynx and deepening of voice.
 SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
GIRLS
·Enlargement of breasts.
Growth of body hair, most prominently underarm and pubic hair.
Greater development of thigh muscles at the back of the femur
Hips grow wider than the shoulder.
Changed distribution in weight and fat: more subcutaneous fat and
fat deposits, mainly around the buttocks, thighs, and hips.
Voice become melodious.
 PHYSICAL
ATTRACTIVENESS
It is a degree to which a person's physical features are
considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.
it includes universal perceptions accross cultures along with the
individual's view of himself.
It could be body measurements, facial features, body proportions,
voice, smell and others such as clothing, perfume, and style.
There are also other factors influencing physical attractiveness
like characteristics, intelligence, and traits.
 FEATURES MOST
ATTRACTIVE TO OTHERS
ACROSS CULTURE
I. FACIAL FEATURES - men prefer women with feminine facial
features while women are more attracted to men with masculine
features and display a high degree of facial symmetry.

2. SYMMETRY - Men are tend to be more attracted to women

who exhibit symmetrical face and has youthful appearance.

3. WAIST TO HIP RATIO- men become attractive to a woman with

low waist hip ratio.
4. BODY SCENT- women are more attractive to natural scent of
facially attractive individual.

5. MOVEMENTS PATTERN- Women are more attractive when

walked with hip, swaying. Men are more attractive when they moved
considerable agility.

6. BODY BUILT- women on the average tend to be attracted to

men with broad shoulder, narrow waist and a V-shaped torso.
7. WEIGHT- both male and female are attracted to an individual
with normal weight and found them more healthier and more
attractive.

8. HEIGHT- Majority of women prefer men who are taller than

them. On the average, men tend to be attracted to women who
are shorter than they are.

9. HAIR- most men are more attracted to long-haired woman

What makes a woman
Physically attractive?
What makes a woman physically attractive?

Stay in shape
Maintain good hygiene
Get enough sleep
Smile
Develop the right attitude
Cultivate a sense of humor
 Keeping men
Physically attractive
What makes a man attractive is being
financially stable and committed to the
relationship.
 EFFORT has been driven into finding
out what women find physically attractive
in men.
Keeping men physically attractive

Get enough sleep

Maintain a clean haircut
Keep your skin clear
Dress appropriately to feel confident
Be yourself
Maintain a good posture
Maintain good hygiene
LOVE YOURSELF!
Body Image and
Self-esteem
Body Image
It refers to how attractive you perceive yourself. It is one part
of your self-image that becomes the focus of your attention
when you reach the age of puberty where you undergo
several changes as a result of the development of secondary
sex characteristics

Body image is a major factor in self-esteem.

Poor Body Image
It comes from negative thoughts and feelings about your appearance.
As your body changes, your image also changes which may not be
all physically attractive that can bring down your self-esteem.
Negative views about one’s image are usually an effect of the
society’s beauty standards, or messages about the “ideal” body.
(Eating Disorder Hope, 2018)
Positive Body Image

Having a positive body image means feeling pretty satisfied with

the way you look, appreciating your body for its capabilities, and
accepting its imperfections.
Self-esteem
Self-esteem is made up of thoughts about your self-worth and how
much you feel other people value you.
It is important because feeling good about you can affect your
mental health and how you behave and it is not fixed.
Compliments from other people to counteract the negative thoughts
and feelings that oftentimes bother them.
People with high self-esteem tend to be more realistic and have
better knowledge of themselves.
By age 18, girls and boys are more satisfied with their bodies than
they were in their earlier teens. But not everyone’s body changes
at the same time or even at the same pace. It takes time for some
people to feel comfortable in their changing bodies.
Adolescent females tend to be more pre-occupied with body weight
and slimness than adolescent males. Adolescent males may want to
increase body mass.
Women's greater interest in appearance is socially learned — that
it derives purely from social promotion and marketing of a feminine
image.
The greater importance of physical appearance for women's mate
value is confirmed by the fact that their bodies have been more
extensively remodeled by sexual selection than is true of men.
(Psychology Today)
 DEVELOPING A
POSITIVE BODY IMAGE
You can probably like and accept yourself the way you are,
even if you don’t fit some media ‘ideal”. This healthy attitude
allows you to explore other aspects of growing up, such as
developing good friendships, becoming more independent from
your parents, and challenging yourself physically and mentally.
A positive, optimistic attitude can help people develop strong self-
esteem.
Knowing what makes you happy and how to meet your goals can
help you feel capable, strong, and in control of your life. A
positive attitude and a healthy lifestyle are a great combination
for building good self-esteem.
TIPS FOR IMPROVING
BODY IMAGE
1. Recognize that your body is your own, no matter what
shape or size it comes in.
2. Identify which aspects of your appearance you can
realistically change and which you can’t.
3. If there are things about yourself that you want to
change and can, do this by making goals for yourself.
4. When you have negative comments coming from
within, tell yourself to stop.
5. Try building your self-esteem by giving yourself three
compliments every day.
Some people with physical disabilities or differences may
feel they are not seen for their true selves because of
their bodies and what they can and can’t do.
Thank You!