Question

directions: part of having good mental health includes having a positive body image and healthy self - esteem. go to the site below to read the article, \body image and self - esteem,\ courtesy of the nemours foundation. after reading the article, answer each of the following questions in at least one complete paragraph.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body - image.html

1. in your own words, how would you define the terms self - esteem and body image? (5 pts)
2. how can ones body image affect their self - esteem? (5 pts)
3. what other influences can affect ones self - esteem? be specific. (5 pts)
4. would you consider yourself to have a healthy or unhealthy self - esteem? explain why. (5 pts)
5. what are three tips for improving your self - esteem? (5 pts)

Explanation:

1. Self - esteem is one's overall self - worth perception. Body image is how one views their physical self.
2. A positive body image can boost self - esteem, while a negative one may lower it as people often tie self - worth to appearance.
3. Family relationships, academic or work performance, and social acceptance can affect self - esteem. Positive feedback in these areas can enhance it, and negative experiences can diminish it.
4. This answer is subjective. A person with a healthy self - esteem may feel confident in their abilities and accept their flaws. An unhealthy self - esteem might involve excessive self - criticism or low self - worth. Reasons could include past experiences, current social environment, etc.
5. Focus on personal achievements, practice self - compassion (be kind to oneself), and surround with positive people.

Answer:

1. Self - esteem: perception of self - worth. Body image: view of physical self.
2. Positive body image boosts self - esteem; negative one lowers it due to appearance - self - worth tie.
3. Family, performance, social acceptance. Positive feedback enhances, negative diminishes.
4. Subjective. Healthy: confident, accepts flaws. Unhealthy: self - critical, low self - worth. Reasons vary.
5. Focus on achievements, practice self - compassion, be with positive people.