Survey Questions
1. It makes you want certain body image or could serve as an inspiration/goal to meet
2. Most of the time negatively but I’ve learned to ignore it
changes what you think is pretty and what is ugly
3. I see a lot of these IG Models or real models on general. I tend to focus on the thin body types that I like, models e.g. Elsa Hosk. Where she's skinny, curvy and light looking. It effects it because I see it frequently on the feed but it sort of motivates me to work out more to get that body I want. So it is a positive impact. But the negative, is when we compare ourselves to these ideals.
4. Well, sometimes I feel like I am not as fit as others, but to be honest, it's not as bad as you think, just sometimes I feel like it does get to me, but not as bad as before and I don't really care about it much
5. it gives us standard on how we should look
6. On one hand social media promotes self love for all different body types while on another glorifies certain body types
7. It made it seem as if everyone's body image is one type and does not consider others. For example, Kylie Jenner's body is what everyone wants; small waist and big butt. They dont show the beauty of other body types.
8. I suppose you see a range of body types, and if social media didn’t exist you may see fewer.
9. made me more self conscious, maybe even sometimes perceiving myself as too big, too curvy, too fat to be considered pretty! sometimes it makes me dislike my body, but other times it motivates me into working out to maintain a better figure
10. When styles are trending, I tend to find my social media flooded with pretty, slim, curvy girls of around my age. It slightly makes me believe like only they are able to fit that particular trending style.
Do you think social media impacts how you perceive your body image?
If NO how has social media not impact your perception of body image?
1. The other side, is the trend with thicker bodies, it doesn't impact my perception of body image because to me, it is just another trend. And it isn't my personal preference for body type. Each to their own. Everyone has their own preferences.
1. Real life events
2. Real-life events
3. when meeting family
4. Skype
5. social media and in real life
6. From my parents, they mock my legs saying they are too thin all the time. They even tell their friends about it and now their friends have the idea I am too thin when really, this is how I am when I am fit and don't eat rice 5 time/day each week for 365 days. It gets annoying but you get used to it sadly. Let parents think they win sometimes 😂.
7. real live events
8. social media and real life
9. Not really criticism but comments about my weight
10. Well being asian, parents will tell you if you are fat all the time. However this makes me feel insecure bc everyone will look at your body.
11. real life events, mostly comments from relatives
12. My grandmothers
1. I have the looks but it would've been better if I was taller or skinnier
2. Fat
3. "you've gotten fatter", "you looked like you've gained some weight"
4. Stick
5. fats (as a joke)
6. Thin legs. Eat more.
7. You look fat, people making fun of you, you've gained a lot of weight there
8. too skinny
9. “You look fat”
10. Gained weight, lost weight, you let yourself go.
11. "You look slimmer" "you lost weight" "you gained weight"
12. you’ve gained weight, why is your face so bad now (acne)
13. Apparently I'm skinnier compared to my sister. I was labeled as 'cicak kubin'. (Although that's not true though..I'm frankly and honestly 'thicker' than her. My grandmother's just trying to convince me to eat more).
1. I try not to get all those negative comments get to me and try to move on past it
2. I view myself negatively at times
3. feel more confident cause i workout and control what I eat
4. better
5. more confident
6. I guess adapted, and happy with my own body.
7. i used to think I was okay looking, maybe even borderline pretty, but now I rarely think like that :( It’s getting better now since I’m starting to take better care of myself!
Do you see yourself differently now?
If you answered NO in the previous question, how do you see yourself now?
1. It’s bad as I thought I was
2. I always liked my body to be honest. I don't see myself differently because I think I have enough self esteem and confidence.
3. Just the same guy as before, just not as caring about other people's ideas about the "perfect"body type
4. Obese
5. Despite my bloated hours, I still see myself as normal (Alhamdulillah). I just need more a bit more muscle tissue and sometimes I would also express to my friends about how I wish my body was more proportionate (my torso has a bigger proportion compared to my skinny arms)
1. It does not have an impact to my life anymore as I try to care less about the criticism
2. Self hatred
3. Constantly wanting to be skinny
4. Makes me more self aware of my own body and appearance
5. Negative impact. It annoys me, irritates me because they keep repeating the same thing, a few times per week. But you know, 6. I don't do anything about it. I stand for myself, I don't try to convince them anymore. Let them say what they want to say, I just ignore it. Most of the time, I give witty remarks saying that they're not thin enough 😂. Brutal, I know.
7. Not really caring about other people's opinions
8. both good and bad
9. leas confidence
10. Encourages me to try and get a better body frequently seen on social media
11. I simply ignore it and be happy with my own body. However, when i know it gets bad myself i change simply because of health.
12. Can make you feel insecure and lead to body dysmorphia.
13. Has really affected my self esteem, and made me more self conscious about the aspects of myself that people have pointed out
14. Although I consider people's words, I've never let them ruin me. The worst body criticism however comes from myself. But I'm not too mean to myself too.
1. Expressing body concerns with various friends had made a good inflence - we would try to solve body insecurities with different exercises.
2. it gives me confidence to social around
3. I try to not get close to those who comment on my appearance because I don’t need negativity around me. I know my self worth is not defined by their comments so I try to be around people who make me feel good and better about myself instead
4. I’m stuck in the role of the funny fat guy of the group even though I’m probably more than that
5. How you react? Confidence levels?
Has “BODY CRITICISM ” influenced your relationships with others?
If you answered NO in the previous question, how does it not influence your relationship with others?
1. Not really, because even when my parents give comments about it. I don't let it effect the relationship too much because it is insignificant topic.
2. My body doesn’t really get mentioned
3. Not too sure
4. None of my friends criticise others' bodies
5. I try to not let it get to me
6. Well, just the fact that I am happy in my own body and everyone should be the same as well
1. Appreciating that we still have bodies with purposes despite their 'imperfections'.
2. a positive mind
3. It means to love your body for what it is now. Accepting it and embracing it.
4. Loving yourself and accepting your flaws and imperfections as they are. Being able to take in body criticism without it affecting your self esteem and how you perceive your body because you know that you are beautiful
5. It’s to be comfortable on who I am
6. It means to simply be happy and be body positive for yourself and not for others.
7. Being healthy
8. empowering individuals regardless of their physical weight or size
9. Striving to be healthier but also being content with your own body
10. Being positive about ones body irrespective of body shape and size
11. Opening and welcome to different bodies.
12. Just being comfortable in your own body
1. Criticising ones body characteristics or certain body parts in unhealthy amount of times.
2. It means to think that your self worth depends on your appearance. People who have this have low self-esteem and low confidence in their appearance.
3. Hating myself
4. Not sure
5. Being overweight or too light, depending on one's height and age
6. being overly focused on comparing your size, shape, or appearance to unrealistic ideals.
7. Trying to force your body to change based on other people’s expectations of influence
8. People making rude remarks about what your body looks like and putting you down just because you're not in the norm
1. Dance.
2. workout
3. Look in the mirror and hug yourself and say I got a nice bodyyyyayayay
4. Doing skincare, exercising, and in some ways dressing up. Seeing yourself in your best clothes and in the best version of you - 5. I think can help a lot with perceiving your body in a more positive light :)
6. Eating healthy and exercise.
7. I do not know
8. Wearing clothes that make me looks good and feel good!
9. Think about what you truly love about your body, and then actually write it down!
10. To be honest I don’t know
11. Stop comparing it with others
12. Just looking at the mirror and being happy with your body
1. Taking good care of myself by: saying no whenever necessary, living a well-balanced life, good diet, treating others good too, etc.
2. gratitude
3. Loving yourself for who you are, knowing your worth and standing by it.
4. Loving and accepting my imperfections and maintaining a good and healthy relationship with my body
5. Looking after myself
6. Self love means to me, loves everything about yourself slowly, its a journey, a process. You will hate yourself but slowly you will gradually embrace it and be happy and content
7. Taking care of and coming to terms with my feelings, and making sure I'm in a clean and nice environment
8. having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness
9. Loving yourself for who you are despite irregularities of the body
10. To appreciate oneself for who they are
11. Loving your self
12. Taking care of yourself either mentally or physically