My working research question is based on the curiosity of how people can build a better sense of self easily from a young age. I plan on supporting my research by using reliable sources on my topic that will actually contribute to schools comprehending my teachable moment more- thus helping them help kids, oron body image issues or preventing them. The only obstacle I am concerned about is the research being too cliche, and not helpful in supporting my teachable moment. This topic is interesting to me because everyone at some point in their life has dealt with criticism- I think that it is a cycle of hurt people hurting innocent people. Shallow ideologies and harsh criticism can contribute to mental health issues that are not beneficial in anyone’s life and I would like to change that at its starting point; adolescence. I especially care because I have been personally affected by it.
Schools should care about this topic because I believe that anyone can benefit from helping others and the reader’s own mental health and self esteem. I know that with the right information most people can contribute to the global phenomenon of low self esteem thats associated with body image.