Physical Self

Panimula

• Unang lesson para sa finals.
• Mga naunang topics ay teoretikal tulad ng philosophical, sociological, anthropological, psychological perspectives.
• Sa finals, pag-aaralan ang praktikal na aspeto tulad ng physical at digital self.
• Pagtatapos ay application: paano natin aalagaan at mas makikilala ang sarili.

Learning Objectives

• Maintindihan ang stages of life at physical changes.
• Identify contributions ng genetic at environmental factors (Nature vs. Nurture).
• Describe factors affecting body image.
• Examine impact ng culture sa body image at self.
• Develop positive body image.

Physical Self

• Tumutukoy sa katawan: head, neck, chest, arms, legs, at iba pang organs tulad ng brain, heart, lungs, stomach.
• Nagbabago ang kakayahan ng katawan mag-perform ng functions sa paglipas ng panahon.

Stages of Life

• Infancy: Birth to 2 weeks.
• Babyhood: 2 weeks to 2 years.
• Early Childhood: 2 to 6 years.
• Late Childhood: 6 to 10/12 years.
• Adolescence: 14 to 18 years.
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 40 years.
• Middle Adulthood: 40 to 60 years.
• Late Adulthood/Senescence: 60 years to death.

Factors Affecting Physical Growth

• Heredity: Biological transmission of traits.
• Environment: Learning and experiences post-conception.

Body Image

• Perception ng isang tao sa kanyang physical appearance.
• Kadalasan, naiimpluwensyahan ng media, kultura, at mga personal na karanasan.
• Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng positive body image para sa self-esteem.

Causes of Poor Body Image

• Emphasis ng mga magulang sa ideal body.
• Bullying and peer pressure.
• Media portraying unrealistic beauty standards.

Effects of Poor Body Image

• Depression, low self-esteem.
• Eating disorders tulad ng anorexia nervosa at bulimia nervosa.

Beauty Standards

• Iba-iba ang standards of beauty depende sa kultura at panahon.
• Beauty standards can influence self-perception and self-esteem greatly.

Conclusion

• Physical appearance and body image have significant impact on self-perception.
• Confidence and positive self-image are crucial.
• Mahalaga na mareconcile ang perception natin sa ating body image para sa mas magandang self-esteem at overall well-being.