Self Concept
Your VIEW of yourself - -
The ENTIRE
picture...
It changes
SLOWLY
NEGATIVE
You feel uncertain
and uncomfortable
about yourself - - -
you fear possible
rejection
Self-Concept
Self-concept is an individual’s perception of
self and is what helps make each individual
unique.
•Positive and negative self-assessments in the
physical, emotional, intellectual, and
functional dimensions change over time.
•Self-concept affects the ability to function
and greatly influences health status.
Development of Self-Concept
• Self-concept evolves throughout life and
depends to an extent on an individual’s
developmental level.
Stages in Development of Self
[Link] (Birth - 2 months):
Infants begin to differentiate themselves from their caregivers and the
external world. They learn that their needs are met by specific individuals,
forming the basis of attachment and trust.
2. Situation (2 months - 2 years):
Infants start to recognize their own actions and their effects on the
environment. They begin to understand that they are a cause of events,
rather than simply a passive recipient.
3. Identification (2 years):
Children begin to identify with others and their behaviors, imitating actions
and roles. This stage is crucial for developing social skills and understanding
the expectations of others.
4. Permanence (2-3 years):
Children develop a sense of their own existence and permanence,
understanding that they continue to exist even when out of sight. This is a
crucial step in developing a sense of self as a distinct individual.
5. Self-Consciousness (4-5 years):
Children become increasingly aware of their own thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors, and how they are perceived by others. They start to develop a
more complex and nuanced sense of self, including self-esteem and self-
efficacy.
Components of Self-Concept
1. Identity
2. Body image
3. Self-esteem
4. Role performance
Components of Self-Concept
• A sense of personal identity is what sets one
person apart as a unique individual.
• Identity includes a person’s name, gender,
ethnic identity, family status, occupation,
and roles.
• One’s personal identity begins to develop
during childhood and is constantly
reinforced and modified throughout life.
Components of Self-Concept
• Body image is an attitude about one’s
physical attributes and characteristics,
appearance, and performance.
• Body image is dynamic because any change
in body structure or function, including the
normal changes of growth and
development, can affect it.
Components of Self-Concept
• Self-esteem is the judgment of personal
performance compared with the self-ideal.
• Self-esteem is derived from a sense of
giving and receiving love, and being
respected by others.
Components of Self-Concept
• Role refers to a set of expected behaviors
determined by familial, cultural, and social
norms.
• The level of self-esteem is dependent upon
the self-perception of adequate role
performance in these various social roles.
Components of Self-Concept
• Stressors Affecting Role Performance
• Role overload
• Role conflict
– Whenever a person is unable to fulfill role
responsibilities, self-concept is impaired.
Interrelationship of Components
of Self-Concept
POSITIVE
You see yourself
as a
LOVEABLE and
WORTHWHILE
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NEGATIVE
Jump to Look at only one detail
conclusions and disregard the big
picture
Magnify faults Minimize achievements
Blaming others. What better Being an overly nice
way to deny our people-pleaser or
weaknesses than to blame rescuer
others for our problems or
for the world's problems?
Set ATTAINABLE
List and develop YOUR
goals based on your
personal strengths
WANTS and NEEDS
and abilities
LOOK FOR Recognize what
positive relationships YOU
with others have accomplished
each step of the way
