Body Image and Self Esteem

BODY IMAGE and SELF-ESTEEM How does body image affect a person’s self-esteem during adulthood? Hypotesis During adulthood, hair begins to turn gray and thins, the skin becomes drier and more wrinkled, and as fat is redistributed, the shape of the body begins to change. These changes, along with those that take place in vision and hearing, trigger a process of self-examination that culminates in transforming one’s self-perception. The growing preocupation for the way …

…others see us can say a lot about our mental and physical well being. If perception is inaccurate (most see themselves as "too fat") it can seriously interfere with the sense of self worth. Conclusions To investigate age changes properly we need to trace the same individuals over time in longitudinal studies. Nevertheless, in the main and with very few exceptions, we can conclude that adults, especially women, show considerable body dissatisfaction and weight concern.