Refection: Body Image, Media, and Health
Specifics: 2 (min) pages- 4 (max) pages. (size 12 font, double-spaced) No citations or title page needed. You may use a first-person point of view (‘I’, ‘my’, ‘me’). Writing can be informal, but you should still pay close attention to spelling and grammar (e.g., complete sentences, well-formed topical paragraphs). You should put your answers into paragraphs, not bullet points. You do not need an introduction and conclusion. Use narrative form and reasonable paragraphs, but you do not need to make it into a cohesive essay.
Details: Respond to all of the questions below based on your personal experiences and attitudes, as well as material covered in class/the readings.
1. In your own words, define “body image” (do not pull my definition from the slides or cut and paste from the internet) and give two ways that body image might lead to negative health outcomes.
2. When thinking about the media you consume, what types of bodies do you typically see displayed?
3. Do you notice any differences in the ways bodies are treated based on their size, shape, color, etc.?
4. Describe 2-3 ways that the media positively affects how you think/feel about your body or treat your body (e.g., the behaviors you engage in).
5. Describe 2-3 ways that the media negatively affects how you think/feel about your body or treat your body (e.g., the behaviors you engage in).
6. List 2-3 things healthcare providers, psychologists, teachers, or parents could do to mitigate the negative impact of thin/idealized media imagery on adolescents?
7. Watch the following video and answer the question “What is Facetune (describe it) and give 1-2 sentences on what you think about it? Do you think Facetune is harmful for the mental and physical health of the person Facetuning their photos and/or the people viewing them? Do celebrities/influencers/people on social media have a responsibility to improve/not harm our health?”:
Grading (look through these before submitting your paper):
Were all of the questions answered? (50 points)
Was the writing clear and engaging? (40 points)
Was the paper well-structured (e.g., topical paragraphs)? (10 points)
Was the paper the correct length? (if not, -5)
Were there excessive spelling and grammar issues? (if yes, -3)
