Engagement (Time Frame: 90 minutes)

Learning Task 3

Directions: Read the abstract of the research below entitled, “Influence of Media on Body Image Satisfaction among

Adolescents.” List the terms written in bold format and provide the technical and operational definitions of each word.

Influence of Media on Body Image Satisfaction among Adolescents

The (1) media plays a large role in how teenagers view themselves by shaping images of what teenagers are supposed

to be or do. This study focused on the influence of media on the (2) body image satisfaction among (3) adolescents. The

study aimed to determine which media (4) influence adolescents most, the level of body image satisfaction of the

adolescents, the (5) relationship between media and body image satisfaction, and propose (6) measures to enhance the

adolescents’ body image satisfaction. The study used the quantitative method of research. It utilized a survey and a

questionnaire entitled Body Areas Satisfaction Scale, and all the third year and fourth year high school students of Stonyhurst

Southville International School served as (7) respondents. Results revealed and was concluded that the internet is the most

frequently used media with the respondents using it often; the level of body area satisfaction of the respondents is mostly

satisfied; magazines have the strongest negative relationship with the weight of the respondents; and, measures such as

media awareness seminars and screening and balancing of commercials and advertisements on television and magazines

are needed in order to balance the effects of media on adolescents.

Example: Slay (from the given illustration in the introductory part of the lesson)

Technical: Slay means to kill violently or in great numbers.

Operational: Slay refers to a condition by which an activity or performance is done in an excellent manner​