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The Germinal Stage, The Embryonic Stage, and The Fetal Stage

The physical self develops through three prenatal stages: germinal, embryonic, and fetal. During the germinal stage from conception to implantation, the zygote divides rapidly. In the embryonic stage from implantation to 8 weeks, major organ systems form. The fetal stage lasts from 3 months until birth, when the nervous system transmits messages and genetic sex is determined. Body image and self-esteem are influenced by social and comparison factors throughout life.

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The Germinal Stage, The Embryonic Stage, and The Fetal Stage

The physical self develops through three prenatal stages: germinal, embryonic, and fetal. During the germinal stage from conception to implantation, the zygote divides rapidly. In the embryonic stage from implantation to 8 weeks, major organ systems form. The fetal stage lasts from 3 months until birth, when the nervous system transmits messages and genetic sex is determined. Body image and self-esteem are influenced by social and comparison factors throughout life.

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The Physical Self

The Physical Self refers to the body as it pertains to the physical


structure and material substances of a human being, expressed
through behavioral patterns, sensations, and movement.

The development commences during the prenatal period, which is


divided into three stages; the germinal stage, the embryonic
stage, and the fetal stage.

The single cell formed by the union of sperm & egg—the zygote—
multiples, becoming two cells, then four, eight, and so on.

Following conception, the zygote divides repeatedly as it proceeds


on its 3- 4day voyage to the uterus.

Germinal Stage–the period from conception to implantation.

During the embryonic stage, the major body organ systems take
form. This lasts from implantation until about the eighth week of
development.
• Body image may gradually change and be influenced by
During the 2nd month, the nervous system begins to transmit several social factors such as culture, media, and
messages. By the 7th week, the genetic code (XX or XY) begins to interactions with family and friends.
assert itself.
• Body image is not something that can be neatly
Fetal Stage–lasts from the beginning of the 3rd month until birth.
categorized. Individuals experience different degrees of
positive and negative feelings about their bodies at
different times.

Individuals with healthy body image:


1. are aware of good things about their bodies;
2. are comfortable with their bodies; and
3. accept that bodies come in different shapes and
sizes.
Individuals with unhealthy body image:
1. are uncomfortable with their bodies;
2. think a lot about how they see themselves
3. and are preoccupied of what other people
4. may say or think about them;
5. are fixated on perceived physical imperfections;
6. have unrealistic goals regarding weight and size

Self-esteem reflects an overall subjective emotional evaluation of


a person's own worth. It is the decision made by an individual as
an attitude towards the self. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about
oneself, (for example, “I am competent”, “I am worthy”)

Four major factors that influence self-esteem by Argyle


Body Image- is a complex concept that symbolizes they way in
(1975).
which people perceive themselves and the way they feel and
behave in relation to their own body (Mendo- Lazaro et al). 1. The reaction of others Positive self-image develops when
people look up to us, listen to us attentively, long for our
2 Key Elements
company, and never negate us. On the other hand, doing
(1) A mental picture of one’s physical body (including size, the reverse … we develop negative self-image.
shape, and appearance) 2. Comparison with others If the people we compare
ourselves to (our reference group) appear to be more
(2) One’s attitude towards the physical self (such as
successful, happier, richer, and better looking than us, we
thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about one’s body)
tend to develop a negative self-image. But, if they are less
successful than us, our self-image will be positive.

3. Social Roles prestigious titles such as a doctor or a lawyer, or


other well-known individual in the society promotes self-esteem.
Other roles that carry social stigma such as prisoner, mental
hospital patient, refuse collector, or unemployed withers self- When people experience threats to important aspects of their self-
esteem. concept (e.g., power, intelligence, sociability), they often
compensate by consuming products that symbolize success,
4. Identification Roles are not just “out there”. They are a part of mastery, or competence on the threatened self-domain (Rustagi &
our personality for we identity with the positions we occupy, the Shrum, 2018).
roles we play, and the groups we belong to.
Economic activities we see around us are results of self-
How to improve body image? interested behavior. What do you need? What do you want?
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Appreciate your unique beauty
• Avoid comparison & negative self-talk
• Setting positive and health-related goals
• Collectively, end the culture of body shaming and size
stigma

The Material/ Economic Self

Material self - tangible objects, people, or places that carry the


designation of my or mine.

1. The bodily self


These are aspects of the Self where entities are clearly described
as an intimate part of who we are. It is concerned with awareness
of one’s bodily states. Example: arms and legs

2. Extracorporeal self (beyond the body)


This includes other people, pets, possessions, places, and the
products of our labors. However, it is not the physical entities
themselves that comprise the material self. Rather, it is our
psychological ownership of them (Scheibe, 1985).

A girl has a favorite dress that she wears. The dress itself is not part
of the Self, instead, it is the sense of appropriation present in the
phrase “my favorite dress”. This is what extended self means. It
includes all people, places, and things that we regard as “ours”. On Uncertainty & Self-Concept
Uncertainty about oneself is aversive and those feeling uncertain
2 Types of Investment may use the possession of material objects as a way to reduce the
Material Purchases are those made with the primary intention of uncertainty. Inasmuch as material objects can serve as concrete
acquiring tangible possessions that can be physically retained in signs of self-worth, self-concept uncertainty can therefore relate
one’s possession. to more materialism (Noguti & Bokeyar, 2014).

Experiential purchases are those made with the primary intention In relation to the pandemic
of acquiring life experiences such as an event or series of events ✳Consumerism as a compensatory behavior.
that one encounters and lives through. In times of crisis, such as the pandemic, coping strategies are
necessary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, buying may also
Role of Consumer Culture on Self have served as a coping mechanism for individuals. In this sense,
Consumers are conditioned to develop self-concept that are several purchasing behaviors were verified throughout the
appropriate to their age, gender, and social groupings (Levy, pandemic, such as compulsive buying (Jaspal et al., 2020),
1959). impulsive buying (Naeem, 2020), panic buying (Arafat et al.,
2020), and revenge buying.
In today's digital age, consumerism comes in a new fashion:
online shopping sites.

✳ Materialism
✳Keeping up with the trends
✳ Retail Therapy

This implies that individuals are highly dependent on consumption


to communicate themselves. As consumers they buy products and
brands that they believe possesses symbolic images that are similar
and complementary to their self-image to achieve image
congruence (Heet & Scott, 1988).

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