Author: Maggie Wykes
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780761942481
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Drawing together literature from sociology, gender studies and psychology, this text offers a broad discussion of the topic in the context of socio-cultural change, gender politics and self-identity.
Author: Maggie Wykes
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780761942481
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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The Media and Body Image draws together literature from sociology, gender studies, and psychology; brings together new empirical work on both media representations and audience responses; and offers a broad discussion of this topic in the context of socio-cultural change, gender politics, and self-identity.
Author: Maggie Wykes
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446229130
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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Blaming the media for reproducing and extolling unrealistic female bodies has almost become a popular truism. Even medical opinion notes that the media can influence young women to starve themselves and therefore act as a possible causal factor of disordered eating. Yet surprisingly, little work has addressed either the nature of media representations of the body, or the ways in which audiences interpret and use such images in our contemporary cultural context. The Media and Body Image addresses this lack and: - Draws together literature from sociology, gender studies and psychology - Brings together new empirical work on both media representations and audience responses - Offers a broad discussion of this topic in the context of socio-cultural change, gender politics, and self-identity.
Author: Charlotte Markey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108718779
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
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It is worrying to think that most girls feel dissatisfied with their bodies, and that this can lead to serious problems including depression and eating disorders. Can some of those body image worries be eased? Body image expert and psychology professor Dr Charlotte Markey helps girls aged 9-15 to understand, accept, and appreciate their bodies. She provides all the facts on puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media, and everything in-between. Girls will find answers to questions they always wanted to ask, the truth behind many body image myths, and real-life stories from girls who share their own experiences. Through this easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated guide, Dr Markey teaches girls how to nurture both mental and physical health to improve their own body image, shows the positive impact they can have on others, and enables them to go out into the world feeling fearless!
Author: Celeste Conway
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1617837326
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Looks at how some media projects unrealistic standards of beauty and the effects of these depictions on young audiences, while also examining how advertising campaigns and programs have aimed to help children accept themselves.
Author: Lina A Ricciardelli
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317909682
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Body image is a significant issue for the majority of adolescents. Anxieties relating to body image can be crippling across both genders, their debilitating effects sometimes leading to mental health problems. This important book is the first of its kind to focus specifically on adolescents, providing a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors relating to the development of body image. It also provides a detailed review of the measures which can be taken to address body dissatisfaction. Discussing the role of culture, family, peers, schools, sport and media in stimulating a negative body image, the book also examines the different challenges faced by girls and boys as they grow. Eating disorders and body change strategies are also addressed, as well as the challenges faced by youngsters affected by conditions causing visible differences, such as hair loss in cancer patients.The book also presents original research, including the results from a large Australian study of the body image and associated health behaviours of adolescent boys, and the results of a study of current teaching practices relating to body image. Adolescence and Body Image will be ideal reading for students and researchers from a variety of fields, including developmental, health, and social psychology, sociology, and cultural and health studies. Professionals working with young people, whether in education, health promotion or any other allied discipline will also find this book an invaluable resource.
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264706496
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 207
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The COVID-19 pandemic was a forceful reminder that education plays an important role in delivering not just academic learning, but also in supporting physical and emotional well-being. Balancing traditional “book learning” with broader social and personal development means new roles for schools and education more generally.
Author: Sarah Grogan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134754353
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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Body Image: Understanding Body Dissatisfaction in Men, Women and Children presents a review of what is presently known and the results of some new research on body image. It compares the effects of gender, sexuality, social class, age and ethnicity on satisfaction with the way we look and suggests how these differences arise. Why, for instance, are heterosexual men much happier with their body images than women or gay men? Sarah Grogan discusses the effect of media presentation of the ideal body and other cultural influences. Surprisingly, despite the almost exclusive media preference for very young female bodies, she finds that older women are not less satisfied with their bodies than younger women. Written for readers from a variety of disciplines, this clear and eclectic book will make the ideal text for students from psychology, sociology, gender and media studies.
Author: Sandra L. Calvert
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444336940
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 642
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The Handbook of Children, Media and Development brings together an interdisciplinary group of experts in the fields of developmental psychology, developmental science, communication, and medicine to provide an authoritative, comprehensive look at the empirical research on media and media policies within the field. 25 newly-commissioned essays bring new research to the forefront, especially on digital media, developmental research, and public policy debates Includes helpful introductions to each section, a theoretical overview of the field, and a final chapter that offers a vision of future research Contributors include key, international authorities in the field
Author: Grace Jones
Publisher: Our Values - Level 3
ISBN: 9780778751892
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Our culture and what we see in the media heavily influence our views and opinions. They can even shape how we see ourselves. Using relatable examples, this timely title explores the body image messages we receive from movies, television, advertising, and social media, and how they affect our self-esteem. Helpful tips on how to boost self-esteem and combat the negative effects of body image messages are also included"--
