PHYSICAL SELF

The Beautiful Me

GROUP 2
 OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, you should learn:

Understand the stages of life and explain the physical changes that
occur during each stage
Identify the contributions of genetic and environmental factors on
the physical development of the self
Describe the factors that affect body image
Develop a positive body image
PHYSICAL SELF
The concrete dimensions of the
body, it is the tangible aspect of
the person which
can be directly observed and
examined
WHAT IS BEAUTY?
WHAT
PHILOSOPHERS
THINK ABOUT
BEAUTY
ST. AGUSTINE
ST. AUGUSTINE ASKED WHETHER THINGS WERE BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE
THEY GAVE DELIGHT OR WHETHER THEY GAVE DELIGHT BECAUSE IT
WAS BEAUTIFUL
WHAT
PHILOSOPHERS
THINK ABOUT
BEAUTY
PLATO
PLATO CONNECTED BEAUTY TO LOVE AND DESIRE
WHAT
PHILOSOPHERS
THINK ABOUT
BEAUTY
ARISTOTLE
ARISTOTLE ASSERTED THAT THE CHIEF FORMS OF BEAUTY ARE
ORDER, SYMMETRY, AND DEFINITENESS
 The Biological Blueprint
A crucial aspect of the self is one's physical features
including the face, bodily structure, height, and weight.
However, people should also consider their physical
competencies, valuation of physical worth, and perception
of beauty.

AM I BEAUTIFUL?
DO PEOPLE FIND ME ATTRACTIVE?
WHAT CAN I DO TO ENHANCE MY FEATURE?

 However, the physical self is not limited to what

can be seen by the naked eye; underneath the skin
is a dynamic system of biological and chemical
processes that contribute to one's physical
features. Body structure, weight, height, skin color,
hair color, and other physical characteristics do
not just develop at random.
These are triggered by genetic transformations and
biological development through heredity.
HEREDITY
heredity is defined as the

GENOTYPE
transmission of traits to parents
to offspring. The traits are made
up of specific information
embedded within one's gene, the
basic unit of heredity. refers to specific information
embedded within one's genes,
not all genotypes translate to an
observed physical
characteristics. It can be
determined by blood testing. PHENOTYPE
is the physical expression of a
particular trait. It can be directly
observed.
 GROWING UP
As the age is advancing, interests and bodies are also changing.
The changes are also rapid that before the parents notice it,
they are no longer babies but unpredictable teenagers

In growing up, the parents should respect the privacy of their

children and allow them enough space to grow but at the same
time let them know that they are ready to listen and support.

ADOLESCENSE
Early Adolescence (11 - 14 years old)
Middle Adolescence (15-17 years old)
Late Adolescence (18-21 years old)
 Early Adolescence
During this stage, children often start to grow more quickly. They
also begin notice other body changes, including hair growth under

the arms and near the genitals, breast development in females and
enlargement of the testicles in males. They usually start a year or
two earlier in girls than boys, and it can be normal for some changes
to start as early as age 8 for females and age 9 for males. Many girls
may start their period at around age 12, on average 2-3 years after
the onset of breast development.
 Middle Adolescence
Physical changes from puberty continue during middle
adolescence. Most males will have started their growth
spurt, and puberty-related changes continue. They may
have some voice cracking, for example, as their voices lower.
Some develop acne. Physical changes may be nearly
complete for females, and most girls now have regular
periods
The brain continues to change and mature in this stage, but there are still
many differences in how a normal middle adolescent thinks compared to
an adult. Much of this is because the frontal lobes are the last areas of the
brain to mature―development is not complete until a person is well into
their 20s! The frontal lobes play a big role in coordinating complex
decision making, impulse control, and being able to consider multiple
options and consequences. Middle adolescents are more able to think
abstractly and consider "the big picture," but they still may lack the
ability to apply it in the moment. For example, in certain situations, kids
in middle adolescence may find themselves thinking things like
 Late Adolescence
Late adolescents generally have completed physical
development and grown to their full adult height. They usually
have more impulse control by now and may be better able to
gauge risks and rewards accurately. In comparison to middle
adolescents, youth in late adolescence might find themselves
thinking:
Environmental Factors that
Influences our Physical Self
Social Network

Societal Expectations

Cultural Practices
Social Network
A DEDICATED WEBSITE OR OTHER
APPLICATION WHICH ENABLES USERS
TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER
BY POSTING INFORMATION,
COMMENTS, MESSAGES, IMAGES, ETC.

Societal Expectations
A SOCIETAL EXPECTATION IS A DISGUISED SOCIAL
STANDARD FOR SOCIETIES AS A WHOLE,
ABOUT WHAT INDIVIDUALS OUGHT TO DO.
Cultural Practices
The culture in which we are surrounded by has a significant
impact on how we feel about ourselves and the manner in
which we think about our body. Many cultural traditions also
contribute to body image and can influence either negative
or positive body image and self-esteem.
BODY IMAGE
 Body image is a person's
thoughts, feelings and
perception of the aesthetics or
sexual attractiveness of their
own body.
BODY IMAGE IS THE PERCEPTION THAT A PERSON HAS
OF THEIR PHYSICAL SELF AND THE THOUGHTS AND
FEELINGS THAT RESULT FROM THAT PERCEPTION.

THESE FEELINGS CAN BE POSITIVE, NEGATIVE OR

BOTH, AND ARE INFLUENCED BY INDIVIDUAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. BODY IMAGE IS
DETERMINED BY 4 FACTORS
HOW YOU SEE YOUR BODY IS YOUR
PERCEPTUAL BODY IMAGE. THIS IS
NOT ALWAYS A CORRECT
REPRESENTATION OF HOW YOU
ACTUALLY LOOK.
THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR BODY IS
YOUR AFFECTIVE BODY IMAGE.

THIS RELATES TO THE AMOUNT OF

SATISFACTION OR DISSATISFACTION YOU
FEEL ABOUT YOUR SHAPE, WEIGHT, AND
INDIVIDUAL BODY PARTS.
THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR
BODY IS YOUR COGNITIVE BODY
IMAGE. THIS CAN LEAD TO
PREOCCUPATION WITH BODY SHAPE
AND WEIGHT.
 BEHAVIORS IN WHICH YOU ENGAGE AS A
RESULT OF YOUR BODY IMAGE
ENCOMPASS YOUR BEHAVIORAL BODY
IMAGE. WHEN A PERSON IS DISSATISFIED
WITH THE WAY HE/SHE LOOKS, THEY MAY
ISOLATE THEMSELVES BECAUSE THEY FEEL
BAD ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE.
 HEALTHY EATING
- EAT RIGHT AMOUNT AND COMBINATION OF FOOD.
- RESULTS IN HEALTHY SKIN, IDEAL WEIGHT, AND BETTER STAMINA.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
- AVOID DRINKING, SMOKING AND
DOING UNHEALTHY HABITS KUNO, TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF ILLNESS AND DISEASE
AND TO MAKE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
STRONGER.
- WALKING, RUNNING, GOING TO THE GYM AND
ENGAING IN SPORTS.
- SLEEP FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS A NIGHT.

 PROPER HYGIENE
- CAN HELP YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.
- PREVENT DISEASES CAUSED BY BACTERIA, GERMS, AND VIRUSES.

AVOID STRESS
- LEARN WAYS OF COPING OR PREVENTING STRESS.
- MIGHT IGNITE MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS

SPEND LESS TIME IN FRONT OF COMPUTERS AND GADGETS

- SCHEDULE AND LIMIT YOUR HOURS SPENT ON
YOUR GADGETS.
- PROLONGED TIME SPENT CAN LEAD TO EYE
PROBLEMS, OBESITY, AND OTHER HEALTH
PROBLEMS.

 BEING CONFIDENT
- SELF-CONFIDENCE IS YOUR BEST
MAKE UP AND RESULTS IN AN
OPTIMAL PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.
THANK YOU!