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Self-concept What shaped these personality traits? Description of self concept: Formation of self concept Factors affecting self concept Components of self concept High risk factors of self concept disturbance Self Esteem and Self Worth Components of self esteem Self esteem and behavior Consequences of having low self esteem:
*Self-concept
Self-concept is your self-appraisal. Included within it is everything you think and feel about yourself. The self-concept is normally viewed as being composed of relatively permanent self-assessments
I am lazy vs. I am tired
What do you want? Where do you want to go? What are your goals? What are your likes/dislikes?
Self-concept
1-Developmental consideration. 2-History of success and failure. 3-Cultural factors. Different people have different customs and different way of thinking. These influences affect the way we think and called cultural influences.
4-Stressors. 5-Aging . (Table) Self concept changes as well as we get older. 6-Illness or trauma.
Personal identity. Questions about how an individual at one time is the same individual at another time 2- Self image (The view you have of yourself) This does not necessarily have to reflect reality. Indeed a person with anorexia who is thin may have a self image in which the person believes they are fat. A person's self image is affected by many factors, such as parental influences, friends, the media etc.
Role performance. This concept relates to how successfully you play your prescribed role. 4- Self esteem or self worth (How much value you place on yourself ).
Lack of confidence about own abilities in work. Are you confident about your abilities? Or do you doubt your ability to complete a certain task? 5- Unsatisfactory self image. Do you make an effort to look good? Are you happy with the way you look? Do you dislike a certain part of your body?
Signs of grieving, anger, despairs. Refusal to participate in own care or take responsibility for self neglect. Self destructive behavior( alcohol, drug abuse) Displaying hostility toward healthy people. Withdrawal from social contacts. Changing usual patterns of responsibility.
able to communicate with yourself is the first and most crucial step in communication. You must be able to communicate with yourself before you can communicate with others.
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dreaming talking to yourself writing sense-making e.g. interpreting maps, problem solving
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For example, a love of soccer could show a competitive nature or interest in music could show an artistic side.
Self Esteem and Self Worth (the extent to which you value yourself)
Definition:
Self
esteem refers to the extent to which we like accept or approve of ourselves or how much we value ourselves.
1- Self efficacy.
It has been defined as the belief that one is capable of performing in a certain manner to attain certain goals.
2- Self respect.
Early childhood:
five years old. Self esteem forming is not measurable in this time. Because competence and worthiness, operate independently of each other
Middle childhood:
five to eight years old. Self esteem id increasingly defined. They begin to make judgments about their self worth and competence, eg..physical appearance.
Adulthood:
As adults we are confronted by many situations that affect our levels of selfesteem. These are success-failure experiences where individuals either deal successfully or unsuccessfully with a situation. Example, Romantic relationships, peer relationships.
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THE REACTION OF OTHERS. If people seek out our company, listen attentively and agree with us we tend to develop a positive self-image. If they avoid us, neglect us, tell us things about ourselves that we dont want to hear we develop a negative self-image.
COMPARISON WITH OTHERS. If the people we compare ourselves with (our reference group) appear to be more successful, happier, richer, better looking than ourselves we tend to develop a negative self image. BUT if they are less successful than us our image will be positive.
3- SOCIAL ROLES. Some social roles carry prestige e.g. doctor, airline pilot, TV. presenter, premiership footballer and this promotes self-esteem.
Other roles carry stigma. E.g. prisoner, mental hospital patient, refuse collector or unemployed person.
IDENTIFICATION. We identity with the positions we occupy, the roles we play and the groups we belong to.
Esteem behavior is based on the belief that person's need is important, but not more than the needs of others. It is an alternative to.. Aggressive behavior: Which stems from the belief that the person's needs override those of others
)HIGH SELF ESTEEM i.e. we have a positive view of ourselves. This tends to lead to: Confidence in our own abilities Self acceptance Not worrying about what others think Optimism
LOW SELF ESTEEM i.e. we have a negative view of ourselves. This tends to lead to: Lack of confidence Want to be/look like someone else Always worrying what others might think Pessimism
Depression:
person with low self esteem tend to feel that he is inadequate and incapable of doing things others can do easily. Feel that he is un-liked. As a result, would choose to stay away from the places where activities are happening.
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person would turn out to be lacking with the ability to confidently prove to others that he can do certain things.
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the capability to interact normally with others. Can not join groups due to the feel of failure.
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Tell yourself that you are a wonderful person who DESRVE to be happy. Start with the simple, small things to gain confidence. Dont always try to please others. Be your own person. Avoid negative people. Face your fears and learn from your failure. Stop the negative thoughts. Do something to impress yourself. Improve your self confidence. Dont worry about being perfect. Learn to appreciate yourself. Reward yourself when you succeed.
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