Body Image and the Media

Ava, Abigail, and Scarlett are having a debate about the impact of mass media. They are discussing, 'What is the impact of mass media on body dissatisfaction and disordered eating among women?' Can you help them figure it out?

• It has no influence on body dissatisfaction or disordered eating

• It has a strong influence on body dissatisfaction and disordered eating

• It has a moderate influence on body dissatisfaction and disordered eating

• It has a minimal influence on body dissatisfaction and disordered eating

Imagine Ava, Abigail, and Priya are having a discussion about eating disorders. Who do they think society generally regards eating disorders as?

• A male issue

• A teenage issue

• A female issue

• An issue that affects everyone equally

What are some common myths about eating disorders?

• They are just an illness that focuses on food

• They only affect teenagers

• Males are not affected by them

• They have little to do with diet

Imagine Grace, Emma, and Daniel are having a lively debate. They're discussing, 'What is the impact of media on body image?'

• Grace argues, 'Media has no impact on body image.'

• Emma counters, 'Media promotes self-acceptance and body positivity.'

• Daniel interjects, 'Media emphasizes the importance of fitting into a narrow definition of beauty.'

• Grace then adds, 'Media encourages people to love and appreciate their bodies as they are.'

Nora, Maya, and Emma are discussing the differences between reality and what is portrayed in the media. What are some examples they might mention?

• Thinner arm, no bags under eyes, softer hair and skin color

• Bigger muscles, muscles are more defined, brighter contrast between skin color and tattoos

• Added arm in photo-shopped picture

• All of the above

Lily, Maya, and Zoe are having a debate about social media. They want to know what percentage of social media users post 'selfies'. Can you help them?

• 15%

• 50%

• 85%

• 100%

Imagine David, Luna, and Abigail are having a heated debate. They are discussing the impact of social media on body image. What do you think they concluded?

• Social media has no impact on body image

• Social media promotes body positivity and self-acceptance

• Social media amplifies behaviors associated with eating disorders

• Social media encourages people to love and appreciate their bodies as they are

Sophia, Abigail, and Hannah are discussing ways to develop a positive body image. Can you guess what strategies they might be considering?

• Engaging in behaviors that make them feel good about themselves

• Reducing exposure to negative media images

• Changing habitual negative thoughts about their bodies

• All of the above

What is the average number of advertisements the average person sees in a day?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

Imagine Michael, Hannah, and Luna are having a debate. They are discussing about which industries are primarily supported by people's insecurities. Can you guess what they might be talking about?

• Cosmetic industry and fashion industry

• Food industry and fitness industry

• Technology industry and entertainment industry

• Automotive industry and real estate industry