SAMPLE: Media and beauty by Deborah Lim https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l KWL Chart en-us 2019-04-13 15:03:00 UTC 2025-11-24 18:41:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/91810442/4eab4ab0d7f4cb776574703dd4e24fd6/giraffe_icon.svg limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351381736 Before reading, fill in the "what we know" column.
Before reading, ask 3-4 questions about the topic (use 5W1H) in the "want to know" column.
After reading the background & articles assigned, 
  • summarise points which answer the questions you raised earlier
  • summarise ideas/info you find interesting
  • pick one question which was unanswered, research on it, and briefly summarise
]]> 2019-04-13 15:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351381736 Background from the content package limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351381737 Mass media reinforce societal standards of beauty. The society’s perception of beauty is also moulded and reinforced by the mass media. The massive amount of mass media portraying an ideal beauty causes people to internalise the standard definition of beauty and they take measures to attain the propagated ideal. This explains our fascination or even obsession with image and fashion, especially of celebrities. ]]> 2019-04-13 15:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351381737 Article 1: Social media and body image limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351381738 2019-04-13 15:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351381738 Article 2: How Social Media Is a Toxic Mirror limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351383234 2019-04-13 15:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351383234 Media has shaped what we perceive as beautiful limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419595 2019-04-14 01:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419595 Too much exposure to unhealthy content has contributed to a rise in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or a general obsession with the way one looks limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419602 2019-04-14 01:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419602 How does the media affect the way we view ourselves? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419708 2019-04-14 01:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419708 What are some current beauty trends? Are they all damaging or unhealthy? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419806 2019-04-14 01:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419806 Can the media be used to promote healthy self-image? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419927 2019-04-14 01:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419927 Who are the most vulnerable to unhealthy ideals and mindsets promoted on the mass media? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419960 2019-04-14 01:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351419960 People are obsessed with celebrities or social media influencers and want to look like them limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420057 2019-04-14 01:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420057 Advertisements give an unrealistic standard of beauty because of the use of photoshop limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420080 2019-04-14 01:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420080 How does the media affect the way we view ourselves? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420152 using social media does appear to be correlated with body image concerns. A systematic review of 20 papers published in 2016 found that photo-based activities, like scrolling through Instagram or posting pictures of yourself, were a particular problem when it came to negative thoughts about your body.]]> 2019-04-14 01:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420152 Can the media be used to promote healthy self-image? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420314 Research suggests that “fitspiration” images in particular – which typically feature beautiful people doing exercise, or at least pretending to – might make you harsher on yourself.

Amy Slater, an associate professor at the University of West England, Bristol, published a study in 2017 in which 160 female undergraduates viewed either #fitspo, self compassion quotes, or a mix of both, all sourced from real accounts on Instagram. Those who viewed only #fitspo scored lower on self-compassion, but those who viewed the compassionate quotes (e.g. “You’re perfect just the way you are”) were nicer to themselves – and felt better about their bodies.

For those who viewed both the #fitspo and the self-compassion quotes, the benefits of the latter appeared to outweigh the negatives of the former.
]]> 2019-04-14 01:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420314 Who are the most vulnerable to unhealthy ideals and mindsets promoted on the mass media? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420350 Visual platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat deliver the tools that allow teens to earn approval for their appearance and compare themselves to others. The most vulnerable users, researchers say, are the ones who spend most of their time posting, commenting on and comparing themselves to photos.

The young are vulnerable to the effects of the media because they are seen as
  • Innocent: they are still learning about what is normal, acceptable and true in society and the world around them. The media is able to shape their perceptions and beliefs especially with the high level of media penetration and consumption in modern life. 
  • Impressionable: they have yet to form their own set of beliefs and moral standards, so they are more likely to respond emotionally to what is attractive and cool, and correspondingly, less likely to measure what they see, read or hear against codes of conduct and morality.
  • Naïve: they are less critical about the information and values they receive and are more likely to trust the media. This is because they lack the experience and maturity to question the truthfulness, morality and relevance of what they are exposed to.
]]> 2019-04-14 01:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420350 What are some solutions to address this problem? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420462 2019-04-14 01:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420462 What are some solutions to address this problem? limysdeborah https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420633 According to the article, "How social media is a toxic mirror", parents can affirm their teens and encourage self-love. Media literacy is also key in countering this problem. ]]> 2019-04-14 01:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/limysdeborah/cqe7z5fp0s2l/wish/351420633