Positive And Negative Influence On Body Image

Body image is the mental picture of one’s body this is especially important during adolescence. During adolescence is where all focus is on the body’s appearance, teenagers are very susceptible to negative connotations, or negative criticism about their bodies. Not only does body image affect those in the adolescent time period in life, but also adults. Body image affects both sexes as well. Body image is essential in loving who you are, and loving yourself in your natural skin. Though both sexes are affected some of the effects are similar and some are different. It is seen repeatedly in the media you are to appear a certain way if you’re a man or women, the expectations can be negative and unrealistic, for we all have different body types. As it is very repeated our generation can do something to change the media, to alter the connotations, and messages distributed by the media. Mass media is very influential on body image and the likelihood of developing eating
Not only does poor body image contribute to eating disorders but also many psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, and substance abuse, as well as various health issues. Poor self esteem contributes to issues in relationships, the workplace, or any place requiring any kind of confidence. Generally, an unhealthy body image can cause unhappiness and displeasure with one’s self causing depression. The worst part about all of this is the fact that industries are making profit off of people who are unhappy with themselves and buying a product that promises