Positive And Negative Body Image

A good body image creates in a person a positive attitude towards oneself. As people grow older and start to become aware about their appearance, body image becomes one factor that influences their lives. People have different outlook and perception about their body, ranging from extremely negative to very positive. What is regarded to be society's standards may not always correspond to one’s perception of his/her own body. Having a good body image helps an individual improve oneself.

Negative body image or Body Image Dissatisfaction is when people feel uncomfortable and not satisfied with their looks and they think and see about themselves in a negative way (ReachOut, 2015). It consists of a deformed perception of body size or shape, also

It is common to struggle with body image, no matter who the person is. Most importantly, it is better to have a positive and healthy body image so that people would feel comfortable and confident in their own body. Changing the body image means changing the way people think about their body. Research suggests that people should stop comparing themselves to other people (Derian, 2015). People should enjoy and move their body to feel strong, energized, and peaceful. At the same time, healthy lifestyle is also a key to improving body image. Stop valuing yourself for what you look like instead value yourself by who you are and focusing on positive qualities, achievement, skills and talents can help an individual accept and appreciate one’s self; seek professional help from counselor and psychologists (Rice University,

According to Warfield (2014) it shows that selfies made by young women are seen by media as acts of extreme selfishness and caring only about one’s self. Instead of looking at it as narcissism, it shows that taking, editing, analyzing and uploading selfies is an active and therapeutic negotiation of a girl’s self-image made amidst the stormy forces of technology, mass media, peers. Appnender (2015) found that people are hesitant to take selfies because of the fear of looking unattractive. Kwon (2014) throughout the performance of photographers, models and users of selfie pictures, the young adults to take selfies receive benefits that are relevant to their identity projects and finding for their true selves. Selfie taking techniques according to different photographers, first is clear background (Kelly, 2015). Second is find the light (Lake, 2015; Torrejon, 2015). Third is be still (Washington, 2015). Fourth is don't hold the camera above your head (Barker, 2015). Fifth is extend your neck forward (Barker, 2015). Sixth is capture a good angle (Rolston, 2015). Seventh is flash your prettiest smile (Torrejon, 2015). And last is be confident (Barker,