Body image disturbance
Body Image Disturbance
Body image disturbance (pronunciation: /ˈbɒdi ɪˈmɪdʒ dɪsˈtɜːbəns/) is a complex psychological phenomenon that involves a person's perception, thoughts, and feelings about their physical appearance. It is not limited to a dissatisfaction with one's body size or shape, but also includes a distorted perception of one's body.
Etymology
The term "body image disturbance" is derived from the words "body", "image", and "disturbance". "Body" comes from the Old English bodig, meaning the physical structure of a human or animal. "Image" is derived from the Latin imago, meaning a representation or likeness. "Disturbance" comes from the Latin disturbare, meaning to interrupt or disarrange.
Definition
Body image is a multidimensional construct that includes perceptual, attitudinal, and behavioral components. A disturbance in body image is characterized by a person's negative self-evaluation of their physical appearance, which can lead to emotional distress and behavioral problems such as eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder.
Related Terms
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A mental disorder characterized by the obsessive idea that some aspect of one's own body part or appearance is severely flawed and warrants exceptional measures to hide or fix it.
- Eating Disorders: A range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape.
- Self-esteem: An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth. Body image disturbance can negatively impact self-esteem.
- Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, fasting, or overexercising.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Body image disturbance
- Wikipedia's article - Body image disturbance
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