E. 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 sallsfaction 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.​