Body image, is something much of a sensitive topic of self-evaluation. Even the most perfect body, one can never be satisfied with their current body and is always in thoughts of improving their physical body much further.
Being born in a family where you are eldest and one of the shortest in the family does cause one to have low-self esteem. Having a young brother who is 5 inches taller in height does make my self-confidence to be much lower then normal. However, as time goes by this is no longer much of an issue, because we tend to mature and have an opinion that height is no longer of an issue.
Apart from the height factor, I would presume that I have a middle sized Asian body. This however can be improved with a little of exercise and body building exercise to tone the muscles a bit. Overall of my self perception of my body is much of the moderate level as compared to when I was much younger when I was very inferior of my own body and physical attribute.
Background
Body image involves our perception, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. It s not static- but ever changing; sensitive to changes in mood, environment, and physical experience. It is not based on fact. It is psychological in nature, and much more influenced by self-esteem than by actual physical attractiveness as judged by others. It is not inborn, but learned. This learning occurs in the family and among peers, but these only reinforce what is learned and expected culturally.The Body Image Forum simply asks “when you look in the mirror, what do you see?” Do you embrace your physical appearance, or yearn for change? Do you accept your physical differences or take extreme measures in an attempt to change your body? How far are you willing to go to feel better about yourself? Are you happy? Be honest. Be open. Express yourself without fear of judgment. Through your words and shared thoughts, this forum will take an unflinching look at how our students perceive their bodies, allow individuals an opportunity to reveal their perceptions of their own self-image and explain how far some are willing to go to fit in.
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