https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw How do internal and external factors play into a poor body image? Kalen Kang en-us 2021-06-21 04:19:36 UTC 2024-10-11 15:34:41 UTC hello@padlet.com dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1616924192 Through a study analysis, this source explains the correlation between body image compared with perception and attitudes among female adolescents. Lower body image is becoming a widespread epidemic, and poses many psychological risks for teen girls. I chose my quotes because it highlighted the subjective bases of one's own body image. ]]> 2021-06-21 04:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1616924192 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659289484
This blog is an emotionally charged informal source, and discusses the restriction society tends to place on women regarding beauty. It reflects some of her own personal experiences as well. It brings up the irrational aspects of the beauty standard by listing impractical guidelines women are subjected to.  ]]> 2021-07-23 10:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659289484 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659290073 This informal source is in the form of a youtube video and it features 9 models that share their own personal accounts regarding issues such as mistreatment, discrimination, and body shaming within the model industry. The struggles of being a model not eat into their physical health, but also their mental health. Evidently, the models felt distraught from their experiences, and realize the weight of body image on their entire mental entity. 

]]> 2021-07-23 10:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659290073 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659290532 This New York Times article discusses symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, and points out common misconceptions about the disorder. It highlights that though the disorder is known to be more common during the winter, it is relevant to the seasonal changes in the summer as well due to biological disruptions, unwanted image oriented social expectations. It references case accounts and personal experience to underline the impact summertime disorder. ]]> 2021-07-23 10:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659290532 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659290843 This informal source mentions the common symptoms of a failing mental health due to social media. The emphasis here is on how the media can influence people to be more self absorbed, which can lead to narcissism. Some other negative aspects inlcude potential cyberbullying, or fear of missing out. ]]> 2021-07-23 10:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659290843 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659292488
This informal source reports statistics regarding body image across genders, and age across America. It considers popular opinions on body positivity movements, the influence of social media on body image, the influence of the fashion industry on body image, and double standards for appearances. Furthermore, it is apparent that many Americans believe that women are held up, rather unfairly, to a high beauty standard. 

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This book emphasizes the complexity of the human brain. It explains how and why the brain is flexible, and able to adapt to exterior changes inflicted upon. Eagleman provides various examples and references experiments to inform readers about the wide range of roles of the brain.   

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This blog, or informal source addresses the issues with the popular chain store, Brandy Melville. It analyzes the marketing strategies used to attract consumers, in turn, also discussing the negative impact it has on young women in America. It’s main argument focuses on Brandy Melville’s notorious marketing claim that “One Size Fits All,” and how this claim hurts body image of girls’, no matter the size of the girl. 

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This interview discusses the experience of someone with seasonal depressive disorder. There are often  mental challenges due to social pressures, but it also emphasizes the negative impact of obsessive self scrutiny as well. As someone who also suffers from body dysmorphia, she explains how it had played into her seasonal depressive disorder during the summer in particular.

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This journal, and formal source, assesses the role of advertising over the past decades and analyzes the influence of marketing strategies of various companies. It emphasizes that there are drastic ramifications to these techniques, such as increased body dissatisfaction and lowered self esteem.  It addresses that many of the marketing strategies are not health oriented, rather it concentrates on aesthetics, further exacerbating the problem of dissatisfaction. 

]]> 2021-07-23 10:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659294572 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659672701 This cover letter mentions the pros and cons of the essay on Body Image. Some highlighted points includes avoiding redundancy during the writing process, being consistent with organization. Feedback was incorporated into the essay as well. ]]> 2021-07-23 21:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659672701 dhkkang https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659674093 This essay discusses the influence of internal and external factors on increasing body dissatisfaction among the female population. Some points discussed include how  unrealistic beauty standards, social media, shrewd marketing, body distortion, and changing social expectations  demoralize women. It emphasizes the harm it can induce. ]]> 2021-07-23 21:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dhkkang/rbwfuei8rhe7myuw/wish/1659674093