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Response related to their developmental stage
Many find changes puzzling, troublesome, and a reason for concern
Compare their changing body to peers and images in media
Early or late bloomers may have inner conflict
Education on health care interventions based on cognitive development, not physical maturation
Beging to define image of self
Hive vs. Advertise
Self-concept becomes more individualized
Body image established in adolescence remains throughout adulthood
Rapid growth=confusion
Unfamiliar body
Acutely aware of appearance
Defect or blemish magnified out
of proportion
Continually comparing self with peers
Typically have accurate and positive body image
Head is most significant part of body
Eye color, Hair color & style
Body image influenced by those around child
Aware of deviations from the norm
Physical impairments assume great importance
Feelings of inferiority being to emerge as the child grows older
Significant role in the development of lasting body image
Improved language comprehension
differences in appearance
Pretty vs. Ugly
By age 5 comparing their body to peers
Limited internal anatomy understanding
Broken skin requires band aids
Body image parallel to cognitive development
Psychological understanding of 'Who am I?'
Recognize self in mirror, describe self 'I big'
Body parts have meaning
Poor differentiation between viable
and non-viable parts
Body integrity is poorly understood
typically resistant patient
Gender recognition and differentiation between
age 2-3
Respect for the body should be practiced
The development of body image parallels sensorimotor development.
Infants' kinesthetic and tactile experiences are the first perceptions of their body, and the mouth is the principal area of pleasurable sensations.
As physical needs are met, they feel
comfort and satisfaction with their body.
Object permanence is basic to the development of self-image.
By the end of infancy, they realize they are distinct from their parents and gain interest in their image such as viewing self in the mirror.