BODY IMAGE Flashcards
what are some common stereotypes/ attributions to self and others about body image in western countries?
in western countries there are some general characteristics attributed to people who are perceived as thin or fat. thin people are generally perceived as having more positive personality characteristics and are seen as being more in control than people perceived as fat.
this can affect kids as we eventually attribute these characteristics t ourself e.g. expect to be accepted or rjected socially based on weight status
how are education centres, indirectly affecting childrens perception on their bodies?
education about obesty, anorexia and other weight related disorders may do more harm than good
e.g. indirectly lead to concerns about normal body fat and stigmatise individuals who are overweight.
what is the biosocial model of problem behaviours in adolescent boys and girls?
there are many factors of the biosocal model that can cause problem behaviours in boys and girls
- peer popularity
- pubertal development
what is the term otherwise known as education about body image that can cause harm?
latrogenesis
what are factors for direct discussion of body image disorders?
direct discussion can be detrimental because it can provide information on ways to reduce body fat and normalise these behaviours or even indirectly present these as achievement
what are some recommendations for aims of intervention and prevention programs for body image?
aims should also include avoiding encouragement of exercise that is aimed at sculpting a fashionable body type rather than promoting overall good health.
what are alternative approaches to education about body image that can foster positivity?
programs delievered as part of regular classroom programs are than outsourced and with specialist interventions as early focus on weight loss, even when using healthy strategies, could lead to use of risky strategies at a later date
what does the implicit attitude test reveal about body image?
it tests attitudes towards certain body types and opinions related to these certain body types.
