Body Image
The definition for body image is different for everyone, but to me it is simple: how a person views their own body.
I believe that many factors help influence how a person sees his/herself, such as pressure from friends, family, and the media to look a certain way. An individual's self confidence and attitude can also influence their views. Another big factor is the individual's culture. All of these things and more can, and do, help a person define body image for his/her self. Two questions that my teachers ask in relation to this idea of body image are: what kind of relationship do you have with your body? And, what kind of effects does that relationship have on your health and well-being? I would ask...what kind of relationship do you want with your body?
I believe that many factors help influence how a person sees his/herself, such as pressure from friends, family, and the media to look a certain way. An individual's self confidence and attitude can also influence their views. Another big factor is the individual's culture. All of these things and more can, and do, help a person define body image for his/her self. Two questions that my teachers ask in relation to this idea of body image are: what kind of relationship do you have with your body? And, what kind of effects does that relationship have on your health and well-being? I would ask...what kind of relationship do you want with your body?