Identity versus confusion is the fifth stage of Erik Erikson’s socio-emotional development theory. During this stage, Erik Erikson says that teens (age twelve to eighteen), goes through tough days. They will feel insecure about their identity: who they are, and who they become in the future. At the stage, they will search for a help from their surroundings and society. And in order to fit into the society, and become accepted, they should follow the rules that society already created. One of these rules is being in a good shape.
One study showed that out of 548 school age girls (grade 5th to 12th),” 69% reported that magazine pictures influence their idea of the perfect body shape, and 47% reported wanting to lose weight because of magazine
One study showed that out of 548 school age girls (grade 5th to 12th),” 69% reported that magazine pictures influence their idea of the perfect body shape, and 47% reported wanting to lose weight because of magazine