UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Upacking the
Physical Self
 Physical Self
refers to the body
the concrete dimension, the tangible
aspect of the person that can be
directly observed and examined.
can also be linked with being attractive

ATTRACTIVENESS - having qualities that appeal

to the audience (Myers & Twege, 2017)
can come in the form of Physical
Attractiveness
Body Adornment
Body Modification
the practice of physically
enhancing the body by styling
and decorating the physical
characteristics of a person i.e.
make-up, hair, tattoo, jewelry,
clothing, etc.
WHAT IS BODY
IMAGE?
Body image is the mental picture
you have of your body, including
your thoughts, feelings, and
perceptions. It can impact self-
esteem and behavior.
Factors that affect body image

Social media can have a

negative impact on body image.
Unrealistic beauty standards
portrayed in media can harm
self-esteem.
Personal experiences and
relationships can also impact
body image.
Factors that affect Body Image
Body image plays a big role in
Self-Esteem
(Confidence in one's value as a human being)

Comparing yourself to others can negatively

impact your self-esteem.
Surrounding yourself with positive and
supportive people can boost your self-esteem.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF POOR BODY IMAGE
ON SELF-ESTEEM

Poor body image can lead to low self-

esteem and depression.
Negative body image can affect social and
academic performance.
Negative body image can lead to unhealthy
behaviors like disordered eating and
substance abuse.
Common mental disorders caused by
poor self-image and self-esteem

Depression and anxiety

Eating disorders (anorexia

and bulimia nervosa)

Body dysmorphic disorder

 Points for Discussion

1. How do we cultivate a Positive Body Image

and a High Self-Esteem?
2. What are the benefits of having a Positive
Body Image and High Self-Esteem?
 Activity 1
Unpacking the Physical Self
Identify and Examine your body adornment or modifications. Explore your reasons,
perception of beauty, and how it affects your self-esteem. Summarize your responses
using the table below:

Type of Body Definition Self-Esteem Rating

Reason/s
Adornment of Beauty (1-10)