Negative Body Image Research Paper

In this article, a list composed of 10 steps to help lead someone with negative body image to a more positive thought process concerning their body. At the beginning of the article is a disclaimer that this list isn’t a fix all, but it is a place to start to begin changing the damaging thought process the reader may have at the present. Also, with the piece being on the national eating disorder website, it is more than likely directed at an individual with an eating disorder , negative body image, or someone concerned that they may have either of those problems. The list speaks about multiple physical activities such as, keeping a list of things you like about yourself, wearing clothes that flatter, or surrounding yourself with positive people, as things to start doing to make progress. Also, there are mental exercises included such as, appreciating all that your body can do, looking at yourself as a whole person and shutting down the negative “voices” in your mind. …show more content…
This website being dedicated to eating disorders, which is a common side effect of negative body image, makes it a reliable and credible source, and it being clear cut and easy for most individuals to understand then implement. Also, I chose this source to use within my research paper because it addresses the physical and mental focal points of negative body image, which are essential focal points to address when starting the path to positive body image because the state of our body image affects us mentally and