1. The Physical Self : The Self as Impacted by the Body
Reporters: Carl David B. de Torres and Rubelynson Lumacang Jr.
2. Is the individual’s cognitive representation of the self which comsists of the
substance and the content of self-conceptions. Santrock (2014)
3. The Physical self
The concrete dimensions of the body
The tangible aspect of the person which can be directly observed and
examined.
Can easily be distinguished by the naked eye.
-Erik Erikson believed in the importance of the body from early
development because the physical as well as intellectual skills will
somehow serve as a basis to wether a person has achieved a sense of
competence and be able to manage and face the demands of life
complexities.
-William James considered the body as the initial source of
sensation and necessary foe the origin and maintenance of
personality.
5. Puberty is the time when the body grows and develops into an adult.
As a result of rising hormone levels, physical changes are triggered in the body
and the reproductive organs begin to work.
6. The changes girls will notice between 9-16
years are;
A rapid growth in height and breasts beginning to
grow;
Hair growth under the arms and between legs;
Hips becomes wider;
A curvier appearance to the body outline due to fat
being laid down under the skin;
A slightly deeper voice; and
The menstrual cycle beginning with their first
period.
These changes happen over 2-3 years.
7. These changes boys will notice between
11-17 years are;
A rapid growth in height;
A widening of the shoulders;
Muscles becoming more developed
creating an angular outline to the body;
A much deeper voice- called ‘breaking’;
and
The enlarging of the reproductive organs
and sperm and production beginning.
These changes can happen over 3-4
years.
8. Agree or Disagree?
A significant aspect of culture that strongly
influences adolescents who are in a face-to-face
encounter with their physical selves is how their
culture conceptualizes beauty.
Beauty is what social media dictates, what
fashion models look like, and how his favourite
celebrity dresses and behaves.
9. 1. Personal Factors
1.1 Introspection and Self reflection.
Introspection is the process by which
one observes and examines one’s
internal state (mental and emotional)
after behaving in certain ways.
1.2 Self Perception Theory. This
explains that since one’s internal state
is difficult to interpret, people can infer
their inner states by observing their
own behaviour –as if they are the
outside observer. Physical perception
include all aspects of one’s self
perception.
10. 1.3 Self-Concept . Self concept is a
cognitive representation of self
knowledge which includes the sum
total of all beliefs that people have
about themselves. It is a collection
of all the individual experiences
involving one’s characteristics,
social roles, values, goals, and
fears. Physical self concept
involves one’s appearance.
1.4 Personal Identity. This is the
concept a person has about
himself that develop over the
years. This includes, family,
nationality, gender, physical traits
as well as the choices they make.
11. 2.Social Factors
2.1 Attachment Process and Social
Appraisal. People learn about their
values and lovability when they
experience how their mother caregivers
care for them. Caregiving that is
consistent and appropriately responds to
the infant’s needs promote positive self
concept; caregiving that is neglectful
and unresponsive creates a negative self
concept believing that they are worthy
and that others cannot be trusted.
12. 2.2 Maintaining, Regulating and
Expanding the Self in
Interpersonal Relationships. The
sense of self is continuously
shaped through ongoing
interaction with others or with
significant relationship partners.
They act as ‘private audience’ with
whom people carry an internal
dialogue, yet not aware of the
influence of this private
audiences.
2.3 The Looking Glass Self Theory.
Charles Horton Cooley stated that
a person’s self grows out of
society’s interpersonal interactions
and the perception of others. The
self-image is shaped and reflected
from the social world. Other
themselves particularly the way in
which they are perceived and
judged by others.
13. 2.4 Social Comparison. Leon Festinger introduced a
way of understanding oneself by comparing one’s
traits, abilities, and opinions to that of that of others.
Social Comparison is a process of comparing oneself
with others in order to evaluate one’s abilities and
opinions.
a. Upward Social Comparison. This happens
when an individual compares himself to others who
are better than him.
Example: comparing oneself to somebody who have better than
him which may result to feelings of inferiority, envy of
frustration.
b. Downward Social Comparison. This
happens when an individual compares himself to
others who is in worse situation than he is in which
may make him feel better knowing that he is more
fortunate.
Example: bragging about one’s status in social media which me
result to feelings of superiority of arrogance.
14. 2.5 Social Identity Theory (Collective Identity). Tajfel and Turner emphasized that people
achieved understanding of themselves by being members of their group. People have a need
for a positive social identity that is why they connect to a wider social network. Social
groups include gender, ethnicity, religion, profession, political membership and business
organization.
Self Identity
The self is the person that someone is truly is
or the entire person of the individual.
Identity is who a person believes she or he is,
representing a synthesis and integration of self-
understanding.
The self is the total characteristics or qualities
of a person both known and unknown to others
but known to oneself.
Identity is the traits and characteristics, social
relations, roles, and social group memberships
that define who one is.
Self vs. Identity
The self belongs to individual level analysis which includes self-esteem, self
states, self efficacy and the like. Identity is based on societal or cultural level analysis
such as cultural concept of oneself and cultural makeup which makes a person who
he/she is.
15.
16. Culture – A social system
characterized by the shared
meanings that are attributed
to people and events by its
members.
Culture and Beauty – Young
adolescents are forced to adhere
to society’s definition of beauty
lest they be labelled as ugly or
‘pangit’. In this age of plastic
surgery or ‘retoke’ water-proof
and oil-proof make-up, hair
color, and highlights, colored
contact lenses and photoshop,
NOBODY is ugly.
17. Eurocentrism – A tendency to interpret the world in terms
of European and Anglo-American values and experiences.
Filipinos adhere to eurocentrism thus;
Needs to have fair complexion and mestiza looking;
Needs to have tall noses and
Should be considerably slim and tall
18. Self Esteem
The overall evaluation that a
person has of himself which can be
positive or negative, high or low.
Self esteem is a measure of the
person’s self worth based on some
personal or social standards.
Self esteem is how valuable to
himself and others, the person
perceive himself to be.
19. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
BODY IMAGE
SELF ESTEEM
Adolescents’ body image includes
the following.
1. Perception of their physical self
when they look at the mirror.
2. Feelings of likes or dislikes about
the physical self that they see.
3. Their thoughts and how they
relate to their physical self.
4. Perception of how other people
view them physically.
21. MISCONCEPTIONS
1. The society’s ideals of the perfect physical form which are: for
women- white perfect skin, small waistline, big breasts and
behind, long straight hair, long manicured nails, slender and tall.
For men- tall, tanned perfect skin, muscled physique, with six
pack abs.
2. Images of perfection adolescents see in all types of media- print,
television, film and internet. Mass media is a powerful tool that
reinforces cultural beliefs and values.
3. Since standard has been set by society and reinforced by media,
any characteristics that does not conform to the standard is
labeled as ugly.
22. Yes, beauty is important, but being
beautiful still depends on how a person
defines beauty and the standards he sets to
meet this definition.
It is a big mistake to base beauty on
someone else’s standard. People are
different and each one is uniquely beautiful.
“I truly believe that beauty comes from within”
-Emma Watson-
