Male Body Image & Key Components

• Male body image is a man’s internal experience of his body, including its appearance, strength, function, sexual capability, and how he believes it is judged by others

Body-image is complex and involves:

1. Perception: how male sees themselves
2. Function: what the body can do, performance
3. Thoughts & beliefs: I am less than a man now, others will judge me
4. Emotional impact: feelings of shame linked to appearance
5. Behavioral impact: overtraining, avoiding mirrors or certain situations