We are learning to analyze how messages from media influence health behaviors.

Self-Esteem Define it….. Whether your self-esteem is high or low, it can always be improved upon. Journal Entry Lists your talents and abilities Remember that everyone makes mistakes Motivate yourself

Words to Know Self-esteem - the way you feel about yourself. Stress- the body’s response to change Stressor- Anything that causes stress. Fight or flight response- The process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor.

Signs of Depression

Emotions Emotions – Feelings created in response to thoughts, remarks, and events. Emotional needs – Needs that affect your feelings and sense of well-being.

Types of Emotions Anger- is a strong feeling of displeasure Empathy- the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings. Fear- a response to physical and emotional danger Happiness- a sense of well being Jealousy- resentment or unhappiness of another’s fortune. Love- combination of caring and affection. Sadness – a normal healthy reaction to an unhappy event. Sympathy- the ability to understand and share another’s problems or sorrows

Homework In your opinion, what causes the most stress ? List your top five. List what you think are your parents top five. Now, take the assignment home and have your parents complete. In your parents’ opinion, what causes the most stress? Have them identify what they think are your top five. Have them identify their top five. Compare the two lists and discuss with them. Bring both lists to class.

Signs of Stress Overload Anxiety/panic attacks, Feeling constantly pressured, Irritability and moodiness, Physical symptoms such as stomach problems, headaches, and chest pain, allergic reactions (eczema and asthma), Problems sleeping, Drinking too much, smoking, or doing drugs, Over eating, Sadness or depression

Managing Stress Positive Ways to Manage Stress Negative Ways to Manage Stress Physical Activity Relaxation techniques Laughter and Positive Outlook Time Management Sleep Talk to someone you trust Other? Media images of how to manage stress: Substance abuse Eat Shop Procrastinate Sleep Party Withdraw/isolate self Other?

Forms of Media 1. Magazines 2. TV 3. Radio 4. Billboards / Public Advertisement 5. Sponsor ads/ Commercials 6. Internet Project

Media and Body Image What does the media tell us about our bodies? What are we supposed to look like? ( Barbie, models, athletes, celebrities) Why do some people develop eating disorders? on/body-image.html *Next week we will learn more about eating disorders.

Advertisers Strategy? Sex sells Beer, cologne, perfume, milk, what else? Target children Characters – ideas? What else?

Perceptions? Norms? How do these influence our healthy and unhealthy behaviors?

Mass Media Mass media powerfully influences our perceptions of beauty, our attitude toward others, and our own self- image. The media promotes images that can harm our self- esteem and tempt us to do unhealthy or expensive acts to try and live up to the beauty ideals we see through media.

Media Messages about Bodies The media presents messages about “ideal” body types for both men and women. Men are expected to be muscular, strong, violent, masculine, aggressive, tough, and dominant. Women are expected to be feminine, thin, dainty, and passive.

GI Joe vs. Barbie GI Joe and Barbie represent an unrealistic body type that can lead to damaging self-esteem. If Barbie were a full size female her measurements would be This is typical of a woman suffering from anorexia. GI Joe ( action figures) send messages that boys are powerful and important, that boys do great things, and fight the bad guys to protect the innocent. Action figures are becoming grotesquely muscular. Biceps bigger than their heads Both toys represent unrealistic and virtually impossible body types for any human to attain.

Statistics The average American woman is 5’4 and 140 pounds The average fashion model is 5’11 and 115 pounds Models are thinner than 98% of American women 80% of women are dissatisfied with their appearance 25% of men and 45% of women are on a diet Approx. 7 million girls/women struggle with eating disorders Approx. 1 million boys/men struggle with eating disorders

The Beauty Industries Our insecurities about our size, shape and appearance of our bodies has created a multi-billion dollar economy. Fashion/Cosmetics/Fragrance/Weight Loss/Cosmetic Surgery Clothing is designed to suit the tall, thin frames. The cosmetic industry suggests that freckles, pores, fine lines, and wrinkles are to be covered and hidden. (airbrush) We spend $20 billion a year on cosmetics to help us try and conform to society and look like what we see in the media.

Journal Reflection Why is the American body ideal for women so thin today? And why is the body ideal for men so large and muscular? Does this tell us anything about the roles we expect men and women to fulfill? Can you think of any “plus-size” celebrities today? How are they portrayed? Did you play with Barbie, G.I. Joe or other similar toys when you were growing up? Do you think this had any effect on your ideas about male and female bodies or male and female roles?

Our distorted view of the media is the poison in the blood of society. We need to open our eyes and see the reality of the world, not the media’s view on it.