Impact of Negative Body Image and Social Media on Relationships
Explore the impact of negative body image and social media on relationships, consider bystander intervention, and learn about children's rights. Discover how to support a friend experiencing body image issues.
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Learning Intentions To explore the impact that a negative body image can have on our relationships. To consider the role that social media plays in reinforcing ideal body types. To recognise the role of bystanders and ways in which bystanders can intervene. Success Criteria I can speak about the impact a negative body image can have on my relationships I can identify the ways in which media can reinforce ideal body types I know different ways I can safely intervene and support if I see this abuse.
UNCRC Childrens Rights Article 19 states that you have the right to be protected from being hurt or mistreated, in body or mind. Article 29 states that children have the right to an education which encourages them to respect other people s rights and values.
Body Image Your friend hasn t seemed themself lately and eventually shares with you that their mum has been making negative comments about their weight. Your friend has now joined a Discord server based around body image and hacks for weight loss. They have been spending more and more time online and have been turning down invites to hang out with you and your friendship group. One friend in the group is really annoyed with them and has been encouraging the others not to invite them out anymore.
Train of Thought I feel bad about what is happening. My friend seems really down. It s not very nice of their mum to comment on their body. Does their mum know they are a member of these online groups? I have heard so many negative stories about Discord, are they safe? Could it be making things worse? Why do they not want to hang out with us anymore? Is it my place to say something to them? Should I say something to my other friends? I feel really uncomfortable about them leaving them out. Nobody else is doing anything. What should I do?
Using filters to edit photos on social media is harmless Agree Unsure Disagree
A 2019 UK-wide survey of 13-19 year olds by the Mental Health Foundation found: 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 10 boys had edited photos of themselves because of concerns about their body image. Among young people aged 18-24: more than 1 in 3 had felt shame about their body image in the previous 12 months 1 in 4 said they felt so stressed by body image and appearance that they had felt overwhelmed or out of control.
Boys dont feel the same pressure as girls to have the perfect body Agree Unsure Disagree
46% of girls reported that their body image causes them to worry often or always 25% of boys reported that their body image causes them to worry often or always
Discussion Your friend hasn t seemed themself lately and eventually shares with you that their mum has been making negative comments about their weight. Your friend has now joined an online server based around body image and hacks for weight loss. They have been spending more and more time online and have been turning down invites to hang out with you and your friendship group. One friend in the group is really annoyed with them and has been encouraging the others not to invite them out anymore.
Options 1. Do nothing. It s none of your business. 5. Explain to your friend that you are worried about what they are accessing online and tell them about some helplines and websites. 2. Encourage your friend to speak to their mum about how they are feeling. 3. Let your friend s mum know that you are worried about your friend. 6. Talk about this with a parent/carer, a teacher/adult you trust or an MVP mentor and ask their advice on what to do. 4. Speak to your other friends in the group and discuss what you should do to help. 7. Personal Option.
Where Can I Get Support? Pastoral Care/guidance/pupil support staff Childline 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/ Young Minds https://www.youngminds.org.uk Beat https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk s /feelings-and -Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk / Local organisations to be included Local organisations to be included
Conclusion How I feel about my body can impact my relationships Media can have a huge impact on body image There are a number of options we can choose from to challenge behaviour when we don t agree with it. We have a responsibility to help our friends and keep ourselves safe. There are places you can get advice and support if you have been affected by negative body image
Where Can I Get Support? Pastoral Care/guidance/pupil support staff Childline 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/ Young Minds https://www.youngminds.org.uk Beat https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk s /feelings-and -Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk / Local organisations to be included Local organisations to be included
