Self concept

SELF CONCEPT A MAJOR TOPIC OF UNDER PERSONALITY

1. FUMDAMENTALS OF SELF - CONCEPT PRESENTED BY: ADTI PANDEY 17/PPSY/05

2. Self-concept The self concept is an internalized set of perceptions each of us have about ourselves that is relatively stable over time, consistent across situations, resistant to change and of central importance to us. Caproni , 2000

3. Development of self-concept Self concept evolves throughout life and depends to an extent on an individuals developmental level. Self concept is composed of our beliefs, interest, skills, strengths, weaknesses, and what makes us similar to others. It influences our fundamental beliefs about who we are, who we should be and who we become. It is socially constructed throughout our life and influences who we become.

4. Stages in development of self Self awareness(infancy) Self recognition(18 months) Self definition (3 years) Self concept(6-7 years)

5. Formation of self concept Infant learns that physical self is different from environment. The basic needs are met ,child develops a positive feeling of self. Child internalizes other peoples attitude towards self. Child or the adult internalizes the standards of the society.

6. SELF-CONCEPT Characteristics of  Self-concept (1) is unique to the individual; (2) can be positive or negative; (3) has emotional, intellectual, and functional dimensions; (4) changes with the environmental context; (5) changes over time; and (6) has a powerful influence on one’s life .

7. Factors affecting self concept Altered health status Experience Developmental considerations Culture Internal and external resources History of success and failure Crisis or life stressors Aging, illness, or trauma

8. COMPONENTS OF SELF CONCEPT Personal identity Body image Self – esteem Role performance

9. Personal identity  Personal identity is the sense of what sets a person apart from others. It may include the person’s name, gender, ethnicity, family status, occupation, and roles. Personal identity develops during childhood from self-reflection and feedback from others. Erikson’s psychosocial theory stresses the importance of the family, peer group, and community in forming the personal identity.

10. Body image Body image , the attitude about one’s physical attributes and characteristics, appearance, and performance changes as the body changes over time. The way one perceives the body is affected by personal identity and self-esteem

11. Self - esteem Self-esteem  is the judgment of personal performance compared with the self-ideal. The self-ideal is based on personal standards and self-expectations. Self-esteem is most threatened during adolescence. Self-esteem is associated with locus of control. People with an internal locus of control perceive that they affect their own destiny, as opposed to people with an external locus of control, who perceive that others affect their destiny.

12. Role performance Role  is a set of expected behaviors that are determined by familial, cultural, and social norms. People express their self-identity through their roles. Some people take on a “sick role,” a set of social expectations met by an ill person, such as being exempt from role responsibilities, being obligated to get well, and seeking help.

13. Factors influencing self concept 1) Attention: the self-concept acts like a filter by allowing and disallowing information to enter our mind; we tend to notice things that are important to our self-concept. 2) Interpretation and Decision Making: our self-concept provides us with a frame of reference for making sense of what we notice. 3) Social Relations: our self-concept influences who we see as different or as similar to us, who we trust and the networks of people we create; assumptions we have of others 4) Moral Decision Making: our self-concept influences our ideas about right and wrong, ethical and unethical. 5) Ability to Cope with Stress: our self-concept helps us deal with the challenges of daily stress; a healthy self-concept provides us with psychological resources to work through the stress in life, give us confidence during times of change.

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