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Body Image and Self-Perception, 2002.
This paper discusses research conducted linking body image satisfaction with psychological and physiological factors.
1,330 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses self-image and body-image dissatisfaction, and how they correlate with sex, nationality, age and other contributing factors. The author examines such diseases as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and how psychological and physiological issues also coincide with body image and self-perceptions. The paper also looks at how society and the media contribute to body perceptions.
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"The effects of body image and dissatisfaction can be harmful and even deadly. Certain diseases such an anorexia and bulimia can be almost directly related with self body image. Researchers, Lautenbacher, Kraehe & Krieg did a study on recovering anorexic women. They say that the perception of body size is a contributing factor to anorexia. As evident, ??perception of body size is involved in these processes that determine the cause of anorexia nervosa? , Lautenbacher, Kraehe & Krieg. Body size ties directly to body satisfaction. Even after many anorexic or bulimic people have recovered, researchers suggest they still are unsatisfied with their bodies and how they look. They may gain weight back but still are dissatisfied with their bodies."
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Body Image, 2004.
A discussion of the social issue of body image from a feminist perspective.
2,370 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper examines how women experience the world in ways that are inextricably connected with the perceptions of body image. Not only do American women experience a number of physiological phenomenon that are uniquely female, they are also subjected to a wide range of powerful cultural forces that affect their perceptions of their body and how they relate to their own sense of self-worth. It provides an overview of the social issue of body image from a feminist perspective to determine how meaning and identity are constructed in this social issue. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Pregnancy in particular is a potentially life-threatening and world-shifting condition that women uniquely experience, and it is little wonder that so much focus has been devoted to it in the feminist literature. Merleau-Ponty points out that the integrity of female body is diminished during pregnancy by the fact that the boundaries of the female body are themselves in a state of flux. ?In pregnancy,? she says, ?I literally do not have a firm sense of where my body ends and the world beings. My automatic body habits become dislodged; the continuity between my customary body and my body at this moment is broken? (p. 410)."
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Effects of Advertising on Body Image, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of advertising on body perception, self-esteem and purchase decisions.
6,231 words (approx. 24.9 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 145.95
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This study uses a social comparison theory as the primary basis for its exploration of body perception in advertising, affects of advertising on self-esteem, and purchase decisions. It explores the theoretical basis of the negative effect and how exposure to highly attractive models (HAMs) affects the intention to buy a beauty product in women with a low opinion of their own body image.
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Introduction
Background of Study
Research Problem
Objectives Of The Study
Research Questions
Significance Of The Study
Theoretical Background
Hypotheses
Conceptual Framework for Methodology
Conclusion
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"It is important to note that social and clinical research studies over the years have given definite conclusions that show the relation to and affect of media exposure and its representation of the thin body-image as ideal in relation to a negative affect on the women's self-image and lead to body dissatisfaction (Groesz, Levine, & Murnen, 2002). The conclusions and results show that the most common effects of this "thin" ideal body-image is to do with self-image and body unhappiness (e.g., Harrison & Cantor, 1997; Heinberg, Thompson, & Stormer, 1995). Other research into the concept of thin as ideal has demonstrated inconsistent, minimal or no association whatsoever between the two phenomenon (e.g., Champion & Furnham, 1999; e.g., Cash, Cash, & Butters, 1983; Irving, 1990)!"
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The Media's Influence on Body Image, 2006.
This paper examines the negative impact of the media on both women and young girls, as well as the correlation between the media's definition of beauty and eating disorders.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores the power of the media in creating cultural definitions of beauty and attractiveness and its impact on women and young girls. The writer of this paper contends that the media depicts an unattainable image of beauty which negatively affects women who are already conditioned to feel insecure with their bodies. This paper examines the correlation between the media's perception of beauty and eating disorders. While media messages screaming "thin is in" may not directly cause eating disorders, they do create the context within which young women learn to place a value on the size and shape of their body. The media has been and continues to be a dominant source of self-image as it relates to gender socialization. This paper also contains relevant studies and statistics regarding this particular topic.
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"These images are not only insulting but also frightening. Women are already conditioned to feel insecure about their bodies and media images such as this only serve to perpetuate negative stereotypes. As Willis states, the experiences of an individual are a function of processes and institutions that extend far beyond, and exist independently of, individuals. Thus simply telling women "not to worry" about what other people think and to feel good about themselves no matter how greatly the media thwarts this task, is not sufficient. The changes in body image need to be made within the media, not within the women themselves."
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Self-perception and Communication, 1991.
This paper discusses the role played by self-perception in effective communication: Self-image's impact on verbal & non-verbal exchanges. Vocation, family, society, appearance and accuracy of perception.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the role played by self-perception in effective communication. Communication is a process which involves two people: the person transmitting the communicated information and the person receiving it. In order for communication to be effective, there must be a good link between the two. This is true whether the communication takes place at home, at work, or in the society at large. The ability of a person to accurately receive communicated information is based in part on that person's perception of the communicator. The receiver will be affected by both verbal and nonverbal cues in formulating an idea of what the other person is trying to say. Because of this, it is important that the communicator be aware of what type of image he or she is presenting to the receiver. In order for effective ... "
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Tthe Substantial Union of Mind and Body., 2002.
An analysis of Descartes's perception of the interaction between mind and body.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This essay will argue that Descartes's perception of the interaction between mind and body was such that he conceived that this interaction produced a separate, unified substance from either of its two components. Although it must be acknowledged that Descartes was often not clear on this point - hence many of the popular preconceptions on the issue of Cartesian dualism - nonetheless he can be seen to have advocated the view that a human being is a unified individual substance that is composed of two incomplete substances: the mind and the body.
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Effects of Breast Cancer on Self-Image, 2007.
A literature review as to the effects of breast cancer on body image and self-image.
2,245 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper analyzes the affects of breast cancer on the self-image of affected women. It begins by discussing how self-image is interrelated with body image, as well as preconceptions over the disease process. It analyzes the literature that discusses how a woman's body image can develop into a positive self regard over time as treatment progresses because the focus is on survival.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Critique
Nursing Implications
Conclusion
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"The studies produced several very significant findings. First of all, self-image eventually is altered in a positive direction as a result of a diagnosis of breast cancer (Kraus, 1999; Kieren & Nabboltz, 1997). Women do experience real fears and problems accepting themselves after chemotherapy and surgery. The women who had the most positive self image are those who "believed they had a choice regarding treatment, were active participants with the surgeon in the decision-making process, were well informed, and were very satisfied with their treatment decision 8 weeks after their breast cancer treatment" (Kraus, 1999). Patient teaching is the most important issue highlighted by these studies."
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Aristotle on Soul-Body Relationship, 2000.
The philosopher's ideas on dualism vs. harmony of the mind and body, methodology, earlier theories, causes and perception.
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The soul-body relationship has been addressed by a number of philosophers over the centuries an remains a key question. Plato held that the soul and body were separate and that the soul was released from the body at death.
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"The soul-body relationship has been addressed by a number of philosophers over the centuries an remains a key question. Plato held that the soul and body were separate and that the soul was released from the body at death. In the Phaedo, Socrates first argues that death releases the soul from the body, an opportunity for the true philosopher. The body is described as a fragile thing which houses the soul only until the soul can be freed:
For the body is a source of endless trouble to us by reason of the mere requirement of food; and is liable also to diseases which overtake and impede us in the search after true being. . . (Buchanan 203).
Following both Plato and Aristotle in some degree, Boethius offered a Christian conception:
Human souls are of necessity more free when they..."
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Jean-Paul Sartre On Perception, 1999.
Examines this French existentialist's views on nature and the role of human perception in knowledge, reality, self-image, responsibility.
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"Before beginning a discussion of Jean Paul Sartre's views on the importance of different types of perception the focus of this paper it will be useful to lay a groundwork that covers the basic overall philosophy of this great French thinker, dramatist, novelist, and political journalist, for his writings about perception are not in any way ancillary to his major philosophical contributions but lie at the core of his theoretical and political positions.
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"Before beginning a discussion of Jean Paul Sartre's views on the importance of different types of perception the focus of this paper it will be useful to lay a groundwork that covers the basic overall philosophy of this great French thinker, dramatist, novelist, and political journalist, for his writings about perception are not in any way ancillary to his major philosophical contributions but lie at the core of his theoretical and political positions.
Sartre, who was born in Paris, June 21, 1905, and educated at the ?c?le Normale Sup?rieure in Paris, the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, and the French Institute in Berlin, taught philosophy at various lyc?es (essentially analogous to American high schools) from 1929 until the outbreak of World War II, when he was called into military service. In 1940-41 he was ..."
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Self-Image Maintenance and Prejudice, 2008.
This paper explores the extent to which a strong self-image encourages resistance to prejudice.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines the literature on prejudice and self-image in order to determine how comprehensive the protection given by a strong self-image can be in respect to prejudice. The paper discusses how self-esteem and self-image are separate constructs and examines racism and gender in relation to self-image. The paper also discusses how it is highly probable that a target of prejudice with a strong self-image will be less likely to suffer psychological or emotional harm from prejudice, but he may still feel the effects of prejudice. The paper concludes that it is necessary to engage in further study in which a narrow focus is used to identify the impact of prejudice on a specific population, such as either gender or race.
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Introduction
Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Racism and Self-Image
Gender and Self-Image
Conclusion
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"The study of prejudice and its impact on the individual has been well-documented in the literature. It is recognized that prejudice is both expressed and responded to in multiple forms, suggesting that it is feasibly impossible to prepare for all social interactions in which prejudice is exhibited (Owens, Stryker, & Goodman, 2001; Kernis, 2006). This in turn indicates that the person who is targeted by a display of prejudice is likely to be affected by it, and that the impact that prejudice has upon the person depends upon the type of prejudice displayed and the character of the person who has been targeted by it."
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Public Image and Incarceration, 2002.
Examines public images of prison and criminal justice systems and their effect on the perception of incarceration.
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This paper analyzes the public image of the prison system and the criminal justice system in media. The paper contrasts this image with the reality of incarceration systems and concludes that the media is inaccurate in its images. This affects the public's opinion on the subject.
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Perception Theory, 2002.
A discussion of perception theory by analysis of J.J. Gibson's ecological approach and Marr's computational theory.
3,413 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper examines how the issue of perception in various fields, including philosophy and psychology has been debated with vigor over the last fifty years. In order to consider the theory of perception , it evaluates Gibson's ecological approach which believes there is no mediation from the mind between the object of perception and the perception event itself. The function of perception is thus one of adaptation and therefore the purpose of perception is then to adapt the organism to its environment. In contrast it compares this theory to Marr?s computational theory in which perception is seen from the neuropsychological level. Marr in fact compares the human visual system to a computer system. It analyzes how the computational theory appears to oppose the environmental theory in its paradigm that the mind mediates all that is perceived.
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"In contrast to Gibson, Marr studies the deep recesses of the body in order to come to a conclusion about perception. This is a very scientific approach, whereas Gibson relied on data gathered from observers and from himself in a more philosophical paradigm. For Marr then a thorough study going beyond the anatomy and physiology of the retinal ganglion cells and lateral geniculate neurons is essential in order to understand the reasons for their receptive fields. Furthermore the connections and interactions of these cells are useful in understanding their behavior. However in order to understand the reasons for the nature of the receptive fields, it is necessary to study the phenomena of differential operators, band-pass channels, and the mathematics of the uncertainty principle."
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Perception, 2006.
An examination of the concept of perception in psychological theories.
1,851 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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Within the realm of cognitive psychology, the concept of perception is a controversial topic. Various approaches attempt to explain the concept of perception. Perception involves the relationship between the observer and the environment. For the purposes of this discussion, this paper focuses on evaluating two fundamental approaches to explaining perception: Direct perception theory and inferential theory.
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"Furthermore the theory asserts that the retinae move in correlation with the visual world (Warren and Wertheim, 1990). As a result of such movement, the visual streaming action of the optic array relative to the retinae is described as the optic flow (Warren and Wertheim, 1990). In addition, these movements of the retinae in space occur because the eyes move with in their orbits, because the head shifts, because the whole observer is in motion, or any comparable combination (Warren and Wertheim, 1990). In Gibson's estimation, these factors are described as self-motion. (Warren and Wertheim, 1990)"
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Women's Body Image in the Media, 2000.
How the influx of images from mass media serves to construct gender images, particularly women's body image.
3,730 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 20 sources, $ 103.95
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This paper focuses on the representations of women's body image in the media and asks how these representations affect women?s self-image and behavior.
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"The images of the media surround us constantly. According to Peach (1998): ?We are exposed to over 2,000 ads a day, constituting perhaps the most powerful educational force in society. The average adult will spend one and a half years of his/her life watching television commercials?. (p. 128). Leafing through the morning paper we unconsciously take in adverts and photographs. Going to work we pass billboards, signs on bus stations and busses, company logo?s on clothing and merchandise. At home relaxing in front of the television we are bombarded by images. What are the main messages that are conveyed by this unstoppable deluge of the media?"
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Self-Esteem and Body Image, 2005.
This paper is a complete research project including an extensive bibliography, studying the relationship of body image and self-esteem of girls and boys, ages 9 and 10, from Glasgow, England.
7,685 words (approx. 30.7 pages), 55 sources, APA, $ 167.95
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This paper explains that the intention of this study was to determine how early in their lives children, especially girls, are influenced by the media concerning their body image;and if that influence has any profound or pronounced effect, if the exposure begins during the pre-pubescent period. The author used (1) a self-assessment questionnaire of girls and boys, ages 9 and 10, from two different schools administered by the classroom teacher during regular class sections coupled with (2) the teacher's assessment of the child's self-esteem. This paper concludes that, more significantly with girls than with boys, weight and body image are inextricably linked as early as age nine with children already incorporated concerns of attractiveness as powerful indicators of how these children evaluate their own self-esteem. Tables.
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Introduction
Media influence
Other Influences on Body Image and Self-Esteem in Girls
Taking Objectification a Step Further
The Effect of Body Image in Adolescence
Factors Suggesting the Need for Child-Centred Body-Image/Self-Esteem Studies
Rationale
Hypotheses
Methods
Social Comparisons to Models and Peers
Body Image Satisfaction
Body Mass Index
Results
Relationships between Body Dissatisfaction and Reported Social Comparison
Correlations Between Body Dissatisfaction and Social Comparisons to Models and Peers by Gender
Multiple Regressions of Body Dissatisfaction on BMI, Grade, and
Attractiveness Attributes by Gender
Means and Standard Deviations for Social Comparison to Models and Same-Sex Peers by Gender
Teacher Assessments of Self-Esteem
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Because of the ages of the children in the study, it was decided that the best way to assess self-esteem would be to interview the teachers of the children concerning which children suffered from low self-esteem, and then correlate their answers with those of the children. An almost 100 percent correlation was found among girls between higher weights and low self-esteem. For boys, the correlation between body shape was stronger than the correlation with weight per se. It is easy to conclude, therefore, that "Whether or not they are too heavy, females who see themselves as overweight show decreased satisfaction with their bodies, reduced levels of self-esteem, and lowered psychosocial well-being, as compared with males, in general, and with females who do not consider themselves overweight.""
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