Let’s talk body image online
Audience: Years 7 – 8 (12 – 14 year olds)
Session Length: 1hr
Format: Virtual and Face-to-Face
Group Size: 200 maximum
This presentation explores the role that social media plays on body confidence and self-esteem. It aims to strengthen young people’s media literacy skills and empower young people, through the way they use and view social media platforms, to have a safer, more positive online experience. The topic is brought to life through real-life experiences shared by our trained facilitators.
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Key themes
In this session, young people will explore:
- Where appearance ideals come from and the role of social media in reinforcing these
- Strategies to challenge and manage appearance ideals
- The disparity between online content and real life
- Strategies for distancing and reducing body comparisons
- Ways to take control of online experiences to support body confidence
- How to manage online appearance based bullying and teasing
- The importance of reaching out for help for ourselves or others
Risk factors addresses
- Low self-esteem
- Body dissatisfaction
- Internalisation of appearance ideals
- Appearance teasing and bullying
Protective factors supported
- Critical processing of media images
- Emotional well-being
- Problem solving and coping skills
Curriculum links
HPE Personal, Social & Community Health – Communicating & interacting for health & wellbeing
Investigate the benefits to individuals & communities of valuing diversity & promoting inclusivity (ACPPS079)
General Capabilities – CCT, PSC, EU