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Men and Body Image
Childhood trauma complicates things
How do you see yourself? Do you look in the mirror and see a beautiful piece of art? Or do you see a monster staring back at you? Many men’s body image is negative, and they need help raising their self-esteem and sense of self.
This article shall explore men and their body image drought and ways men can approve of themselves just as they are.
The Difference Between Female and Male Body Images
Male and female humans see their bodies differently from each other for good reasons, including physical differences and how society perceives them. Research has shown that males are less severely affected than females with fewer body image risk factors; however, another research has found it is more complicated than that (Hargreaves & Tiggemann, 2006).
A study conducted in 2010 compared dissatisfaction with body image by participants answering a series of questions. The researchers wanted to find out how male and female body image dissatisfaction is experienced in each sex to compare the results.
When asked about statements about their image when playing and participating in social activities, both men and women reported having negative emotions between sometimes and moderately often. These findings show that men and women are equally…
