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-[[File:Da Vinci Vitruve Luc Viatour colouradjusted crop240.png|thumb|190px|Vitruvian Man by [[Leonardo da Vinci]], Galleria dell' Accademia, [[Venice]]]]
+{{short description|Perception and attitude towards one's own body}}
-'''Body image''' refers to the [[perception]]s of a [[human]]'s own physical appearance. It can also refer to  the internal sense of having a body which is interpreted by the brain.
+'''Body image''' refers to an individual's perception, thoughts, and feelings about their own body. It encompasses how a person sees themselves in the mirror or in their mind, how they feel about their physical appearance, and how they believe others perceive them. Body image can be positive, negative, or a combination of both, and it can significantly impact a person's mental health and well-being.
-A 2007 report by the ''American Psychological Association'' found that a culture-wide sexualization<ref name="apa.org">http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/girls/report-full.pdf   Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, American Psychological Association, 2007.</ref> of girls (and women)<ref>http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/girls/report-full.pdf   Report of the APA Task Force on the Sex of Girls, American Psychological Association, 2007.</ref> was contributing to increased female anxiety associated with body image.<ref name="apa.org"/> The study found that women are more worried about their body image than men, though the last pioneered the culture of [[bodybuilding]].
+==Components of Body Image==
-==Related pages==
+===Perceptual Body Image===
-* [[Beauty]]
+This aspect involves how a person perceives their body size, shape, and weight. It is the mental representation of one's body, which may not always align with reality. For example, a person with a perceptual distortion may see themselves as overweight when they are actually underweight.
-==Footnotes==
+===Affective Body Image===
-{{reflist}}
+Affective body image refers to the feelings a person has about their body. These feelings can range from satisfaction and pride to shame and anxiety. Affective body image is closely linked to self-esteem and emotional well-being.
-[[Category:Physiques]]
+===Cognitive Body Image===
-[[Category:Humans]]
+This component involves the thoughts and beliefs a person has about their body. It includes the importance placed on appearance and the level of investment in body image. Cognitive body image can influence behaviors such as dieting, exercising, or seeking cosmetic procedures.

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[[File:Da Vinci Vitruve Luc Viatour colouradjusted crop240.png|thumb|190px|Vitruvian Man by [[Leonardo da Vinci]], Galleria dell' Accademia, [[Venice]]]]

'''Body image''' refers to the [[perception]]s of a [[human]]'s own physical appearance. It can also refer to the internal sense of having a body which is interpreted by the brain.

A 2007 report by the ''American Psychological Association'' found that a culture-wide sexualization<ref name="apa.org">http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/girls/report-full.pdf Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, American Psychological Association, 2007.</ref> of girls (and women)<ref>http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/girls/report-full.pdf Report of the APA Task Force on the Sex of Girls, American Psychological Association, 2007.</ref> was contributing to increased female anxiety associated with body image.<ref name="apa.org"/> The study found that women are more worried about their body image than men, though the last pioneered the culture of [[bodybuilding]].

==Related pages==
* [[Beauty]]
* [[Physical attractiveness]]

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Physiques]]
[[Category:Humans]]

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