Dlaczego nasze ciało nie zawsze postrzegamy jako idealne?
Why We Do Not Always Perceive Our Body as Perfect?

Summary/Abstract: The psychological image of the body refers to a subjective conception of one’s physical appearance,based on self-observation and the reactions of others. The “ideal” body image can vary withincultural and ethnic groups, as well as within any other group, such as teenagers. Where do peoplereally get their ideal body images from? What factors influence these images in one’s lifetime?How can one’s parents, teachers and environment affect the development of one’s healthy, positivebody images? The literature review shows that the promotion of false, digitally altered body images,which are unattainable by the majority of the population, is a cause of eating disorders and fuelsan irrational fear of obesity. This review paper aims to answer the above questions and identifypossible sources of abnormal perception of one’s own body.

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