Unpacking The Self The Physical Self 20241111 015249 0000

UNPACKING THE SELF
ASPECTS OF THE SELF
PHYSICAL
Unpacking the self is a gradual unfolding,
a growth process, in which the aspects that DIGITAL SEXUAL
surround the self and identity develop in an
integrated and healthy way. The self includes the SELF
following six aspects and all of these POLITICAL MATERIAL
aspects are equally important in gaining a
comprehensive understanding of the self. SPIRITUAL
UNPACKING THE SELF:
PHYSICAL SELF
PHYSICAL SELF
The physical self refers to the body.
Both physical extremities and internal organs

PHYSICAL SELF
In general, the body performs least during infancy and

old age.
Physical efficiency generally peaks in early adulthood
and then slowly declines into the middle age.
Physical development and growth during childhood
continue at a slow rate compared to the rapid rate of growth
in babyhood
life span
Life Span refers to the development from conception to death.
Elizabeth B. Hurlock outlines the stages in the life span:
1. Prenatal - Fertilization to birth

2. Infancy - birth to 2 weeks of life
3. Babyhood - 2 weeks of life to 2nd year
4. Early childhood - 2 to 6 years old
5. Late Childhood - 6 to 10 or 12 years old
6. Puberty - 10 or 12 to 14 years old
7. Adolescence - 14 to 18 years old
8. Early adulthood - 18 to 40 years old
9. Middle adulthood - 40 to 60 years old
10. Late adulthood or senescence - 60 to death
Two Factors Affecting Physical Growth and Development
• Heredity is the biological process of the inheritance of

traits from parents to offspring
• Environment refers to the factors an individual is

exposed to throughout life which includes
learning and experiences.
Theories of Physical Self
The Theory of Physiognomy suggests that a person's physical
characteristics such as facial features and expressions
and body structures could be related to a person's character
or personality. According to the ancient Chinese practice of
face reading, the face is a three-dimensional reflection of
"who we are and how life has affected us."
Five Element Theory

1. Water 4. Earth
2. Wood 5. Metal
3. Fire
TheorY BASED ON THE PROMINENCE OF BODY FLUIDS
In ancient Greece, Hippocrates developed a theory based on the prominence of
body fluids.
Sanguine type has the prominence of red bile.

- They tend to be impulsive, cheerful, happy, and optimistic.
Melancholic has the prominence of black bile.

- They tend to be depressed and pessimistic
Choleric has the prominence of yellow bile.

- They are easily angry, jumpy, and temperamental
Phlegmatic has excess phlegm.

- They tend to be sluggish, dull, and slow
In the 1940s, William Sheldon has developed a Body-type Theory based on physical
characteristics.
Endomorphic body type is soft and plump

- People with this body type are perceived to be easy going and sociable
Mesomorphic type is characterized by a strong muscular body
- People with this body type are perceived to be energetic, adventurous, assertive, and courageous
Ectomorphic type is tall and thin

- People with this body type tend to be restrained, introvert, quiet, and artistic.
The Wisdom of Your Face by Jean Haner (2008) suggests that people with:
Oval-shaped faces—hospitable and tactful.

Round-shaped faces— friendly, kindhearted, and selfless.
Square faces— witty, analytical, and great leaders.
Heart-shaped faces— patient and intuitive by nature.
Long-shaped faces— perfectionists and tend to be aggressive.
Triangle-shaped faces— creative, artistic, sensitive, and determined.
Diamond faces— very detail-oriented and like to be in control.
Full and thick eyebrows— confident, assertive, and goal-oriented.
Large or highly-defined jaws— strong values and firm beliefs.
Squier and Mew (1981), suggests that people with: Long and angular-shaped faces
tend to be more responsive, assertive, and genuine than persons with short and
square-shaped faces who tend to be more restrained, conforming, and shrewd.
BODY IMAGE
Body image refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their
body and physical appearance.
Appearance refers to everything about a person that others can observe such as
height, weight, skin color, clothes, and hairstyle.
Body image is related to self-esteem which is a person's overall evaluation of
his or her own worth.
Body image can affect both the adolescent's physical and psychological
well-being.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEAUTY
In Egyptian art, beauty is perceived in women with slim, high waist, narrow hips, and
long black hair.
In contrast, women with a full figure and rounded hips were considered beautiful during
the Renaissance period.
Some tribes like Africa during the Medieval Age considered chubby, fat, or plump
women beautiful.
People in Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia used to consider flat noses to be

attractive.
In general, humans who have clean and unblemished skin, thick shiny hair, well-
proportioned bodies, and symmetrical faces, are traditionally considered the most
beautiful.
Some people desperately change their physical appearance through body modification.
Some form of body modifications are

• Tattooing - Type of body modification which injects ink onto the skin to draw a design.
• Body Piercing - Type of body modification which lets people wear jewelry through
different piercing in their body.
• Cosmetic surgery- Type of body modification which include surgery and non-surgical
procedures to restore, reconstruct, or alter body parts.
People tend to judge others based on physical appearance.
However, physical appearance alone is not enough to know
a person's true character.
Here are some ways to improve your body image and inner self:
•Smile a lot. •Avoid temptations.

•Take good care of your health. •Respect individuality.
•Live a well-balanced life. •Make friends.
•Dress well and be neat. •Face your fears.
•Spend some time alone to reflect. •Be independent.
•Be creative and do something •Accept things as they are.
new all the time. •Ask and listen.
•Develop a wholesome attitude •Think positive.
toward sex. •Pray.
•Avoid temptations. •Count your blessings.
•Respect individuality. •Be thankful.
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UNPACKING THE SELF

ASPECTS OF THE SELF

The physical self refers to the body.

Both physical extremities and internal organs

In general, the body performs least during infancy and

1. Prenatal - Fertilization to birth

• Heredity is the biological process of the inheritance of

• Environment refers to the factors an individual is

Five Element Theory

Sanguine type has the prominence of red bile.

Melancholic has the prominence of black bile.

Choleric has the prominence of yellow bile.

Phlegmatic has excess phlegm.

Endomorphic body type is soft and plump

Ectomorphic type is tall and thin

Oval-shaped faces—hospitable and tactful.

People in Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia used to consider flat noses to be

Some form of body modifications are

•Smile a lot. •Avoid temptations.

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