Self-concept (P3) Is the knowledge you have about who you are; it is sometimes described as self-awareness. Self-concept is based on three things: * Self-image is an idea of who you are. * Ideal-self is who you would like to be. * Factors that influence a persons self-concept Age: our self concept changes when we get older . Each different age presents different challenges to our self -concept . Appearence: what we look like is very important to us. We make assumptions about
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discuss what makes up your self-esteem and the different things that influence and mold your self- esteem. Self-esteem is what and how you feel about yourself. Self-esteem shows how you value yourself and how important you think you are. Good self-esteem is important because it helps you hold your head high and feel proud of yourself and what you can do (Sheslow 2005). Good self-esteem gives you courage to try new things. It also makes you believe in yourself. Positive self-esteem helps you make good
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Introduction to Communications The Self-Concept of J.R. “Johnny” Cash The individual self‚ also known as the personal or private self‚ is achieved by differentiating oneself from others (Markus‚ 1977; Tajfel & Turner‚ 1986). Johnny Cash spent most of his adult life being different from others. An obvious difference in him was that he always wore black. He was famous for that darkness that possibly could have been a reflection of the deep‚ dark‚ depression he lived with; the depression that
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thinker and believed that people are fundamentally good. He also believed that people have an actualizing tendency‚ or a desire to fulfill their potential and become the best people they can be. Self Actualization Carl Rogers (1959) believed that humans have one basic motive‚ that is the tendency to self-actualize - i.e. to fulfill one ’s potential and achieve the highest level of ’human-beingness ’ we can. Like a flower that will grow to its full potential if the conditions are right‚ but which
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Cooley’s concept of the “looking-glass self” contains three elements. First‚ we imagine how we appear to those around us. Second‚ we interpret others’ reactions to us. Third‚ we develop a self-concept from those reactions. The self-concept development begins in childhood‚ but it is a lifelong‚ ongoing process. That means that a student in a new college setting will experience different things that affect one’s self-concept. For example‚ a student who constantly arrives late to class and is greeted
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The self-concept of a human is a set of beliefs and could range from goals‚ physical‚ abilities‚ values‚ and emotion. Another way to look at the self concept is the way the person views the world around them. One of my self-concepts is how I learned at a young age that life can be hard. There are many ways life can be hard such as‚ financially‚ liers‚ losing a loved one‚ and more. When I was in middle school I started to cut grass for my neighbors. Unfortunately‚ I would have to split the money with
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person’s self-concept is continually developing during each life stage. Self-concept is an idea of who you are‚ and how you see yourself. Self-concept is created by two main concepts‚ self-image and self-esteem. How you see yourself‚ your personality and how others see you are all part of a person’s self-concept. The more positive a person views themselves‚ the greater the chance of that individual reaching their full potential and being able to maintain a positive attitude. Self-concept is based
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SELF - CONCEPT Self-concept is the unique‚ dynamic and always evolving way people think about themselves. Component’s of self-concept: 1. Identity - conscious description of oneself 2. Body Image - perception of physical self: appearance‚ function and ability 3. Self-Esteem - personal opinion and self-worth 4. Role in Society - assumed expected behavior Factors Affecting Self - Concept MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS Original 1940s version by Maslow 1990s Adapted Version 1940s MASLOW HIERARCHY
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A). Self- concept is defined as the multidimensional structure of identity that includes self-esteem‚ group identity and self-efficacy. Disability self-concept incorporates these ideas‚ but encompasses its own concepts including disability self-efficacy and sense of disability identity. The study focused on the idea that individuals with a congenital disability would have more developed self-concept than those that lived with an acquired disability. In the end‚ the study concluded that participants
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Concept Analysis of Self-Mutilation Pamela C. Williams Grand Canyon University: NUR-502 08/24/2011 ConceptAnalysis of Self-Mutilation Many health professional have a difficult time defining self-mutilation. Often times individuals who present with self-inflicted injuries are said to be suicidal. This is not always the case. In order to guide nursing research and develop effective nursing interventions‚ the concept of self mutilation needs to be examined closer. Nurses need to have a
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