Summary
Database sources-
Kerner, Charlotte, et al. “A Systematic Review Exploring Body Image Programmes and Interventions in Physical Education.” European Physical Education Review, 20 May 2022
1. The purpose of the work
To find quantitative data about the effects of body image programs and physical education on body image in students
2. A summary of its content
curriculum based on physical education that explores body image that is focused on adolescence, aged 18 years or younger that was conducted between 2000 and 2021. a total of 19 articles were included in this review. Physical activity and fitness-based programmes were generally effective in improving student’s body image.
3. For what type of audience the work is written
Public schools/ students
4. Its relevance to the topic
Physical education that supports positive outlook on body image
5. Any special or unique features about the material
Speaks on the correlation of physical activity and body image
6. The strengths, weaknesses or biases in the material
Strength- 19 articles are included
Weakness- the UK was the only country mentioned
biase- database was not inclusive to gender fluid or non binary students
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Rachel Granatino, M.B.A., (e)Merge Medical Consulting, Kansas City, USA
Diana L. Haytko, Ph.D., Body Image, Confidence, and Media Influence: A Study of Middle School Adolescents.” ResearchGate
1. The purpose of the work
To inform public schools on how socio-cultural factors and media affect males and females in middle school
2. A summary of its content
This is a study that focuses on how media affects different genders and ethnicities in a middleschool in order to inform schools on how to fix body image issues for everyone
3. For what type of audience the work is written
Public schools
4. Its relevance to the topic
Effects of media on middle school students
5. Any special or unique features about the material
Goes into detail with ethnicity
6. The strengths, weaknesses or biases in the material
Strength- quantitative evidence
Weakness- small study in one middle school
Biases- no biases found
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Academy, Wasatch. “Body Image and the Problem with Public Schools.” Medium, 22 Aug. 2016,
1. The purpose of the work
Spread awareness to body image issues that are mainly caused by public schools
2. A summary of its content
The article uses percentages to show us that a majority of young women suffer from body image issues during their prime years of development. There are numerous other factors that influence a student’s body image perception. The text comes to the conclusion that the environment perpetuated by a student’s school has consistently proven to have a significant impact.
3. For what type of audience the work is written
Public school
4. Its relevance to the topic
Correlates school environment with body image issues
5. Any special or unique features about the material
Uses more emotion
6. The strengths, weaknesses or biases in the material
Strength- uses emotion
Weakness- not much quantitative data
Biases- not sure
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book
Jonathan McKee, The Bullying Breakthrough: Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies
1. The purpose of the work
To inform teachers, principles, and schools in general about the effects of bullying on student’s body image and how they can help prevent it
2. A summary of its content
McKee shares his own emotional story on this topic. He speaks on bullies, bystanders, and the bullied. Mckee speaks on ways to connect with bullies, and give them the encouragement they need to find the validation they're searching for in the right way.
3. For what type of audience the work is written
For people in power in the D.O.E.
4. Its relevance to the topic
Touches up on the fact that schools are responsible for controlling behavior by bullies in order to prevent negative thoughts on body image
5. Any special or unique features about the material
Mckee includes how bystanders can affect people too
6. The strengths, weaknesses or biases in the material
Strength- covers all perspectives, and realistic approaches, as well as the digital world
Weaknesses- N/A
Biases- N/A
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website
Sackstein, Starr. “Body Dysmorphia and Anxiety, the Invisible Experience We Can’t Ignore.” Education Week, 12 Apr. 2019
1. The purpose of the work
To inform teachers and principles that including mental health services in school and having sympathy can really help students
2. A summary of its content
She shares how her family and school environment contributed to her negative outlook on her body causing her body dysmorphia
3. For what type of audience the work is written for
This text is for students who feel alone in their experience with mental health issues associated with body image, and it is for public schools.
4. Its relevance to the topic
Focuses on how schools could’ve helped her
5. Any special or unique features about the material
She includes her family’s effect on her image aswell
6. The strengths, weaknesses or biases in the material
Strength- emotional persuasion
Weakness- no quantitative data
Biases- only speaks on white beauty standards
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