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Catch Up 2 Exploring Body Image

The document explores the impact of media, peer pressure, and family dynamics on body image through three scenarios involving Emma, Alex, and Sarah. Each scenario highlights how external influences can lead to negative self-perception and offers questions to encourage reflection on coping strategies and the importance of supportive relationships. The guide questions aim to promote awareness and foster healthier self-images among adolescents.

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Catch Up 2 Exploring Body Image

The document explores the impact of media, peer pressure, and family dynamics on body image through three scenarios involving Emma, Alex, and Sarah. Each scenario highlights how external influences can lead to negative self-perception and offers questions to encourage reflection on coping strategies and the importance of supportive relationships. The guide questions aim to promote awareness and foster healthier self-images among adolescents.

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Exploring Body Image

Scenario 1: Media Influence


• Emma is a 15-year-old girl who spends a lot of
time scrolling through social media. She
follows many influencers and celebrities who
often post heavily edited photos showcasing
their perfect bodies. Emma finds herself
comparing her appearance to theirs and
feeling inadequate.
Guide Questions:
• How might constantly seeing edited images on social media
impact Emma's perception of her own body?
• What are some potential consequences of comparing oneself
to unrealistic beauty standards promoted on social media?
• How could Emma differentiate between reality and digitally
altered images to maintain a more realistic perspective on
beauty?
• What strategies could Emma use to limit her exposure to
negative body image content on social media and promote a
healthier self-image?
Scenario 2: Peer Pressure
• Alex is a high school student who often
overhears his friends making negative
comments about their bodies. They frequently
talk about going on diets or working out
excessively to achieve a certain "ideal" body
shape. Alex feels pressured to conform to
these expectations, even though he's
uncomfortable with the idea of changing his
appearance.
Guide Questions:
• How might Alex's friends' comments about body image
affect his own perception of himself?
• What are some potential consequences of succumbing to
peer pressure regarding body image?
• How could Alex assertively respond to his friends'
comments and maintain a positive body image without
feeling pressured to change himself?
• What role can supportive friendships play in promoting a
healthy body image, and how might Alex seek out positive
influences?
Scenario 3: Family Dynamics
• Sarah comes from a family where appearance
is highly emphasized. Her parents often make
comments about her weight and appearance,
and they frequently go on fad diets
themselves. Sarah feels constant pressure to
meet their standards of beauty, which has
started to take a toll on her self-esteem.
Guide Questions:
• How might Sarah's family dynamics contribute to her
body image concerns?
• What impact could parental comments about weight and
appearance have on Sarah's self-esteem and body image?
• How might Sarah assert her boundaries and
communicate her feelings to her parents about their
comments?
• What resources or support systems could Sarah turn to
for guidance and reassurance in developing a healthier
body image despite family pressure?

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