understanding self module 1.ppt

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UNDERSTANDING SELF

PG 1st semester (By Dr. Deepa sharma)


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Self-Concept

Self-conceptis an individuals perceptionof self and is what helps make eachindividual unique.

Positive and negative self-assessmentsin the physical, emotional, intellectual,and functional dimensions change over

time. Self-concept affects the ability to function

and greatly influences health status.


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Dimensions of Self-Concept

Self-knowledge Who am I?

Self-expectation Who or what do I want

to be? Social self How person perceived by

others?

Self-evaluation How well do I likemyself?


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Self knowledge

Global self: is the term used to describe the

composite of all basic facts, qualities, traits,

images and feelings one holds about oneself.

It includes:

1. Basic facts: sex, age, race, occupation, cultural

background, sexual orientation

2. Persons position with social groups3. Qualities or traits that describe typical

behaviours, feelings, moods and other

characteristics (generous, hot-headed ,

ambitious, intelligent, sexy


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Self expectations

Expectations for self flow from various

sources.

The ideal self constitutes the self onewant to be.

Self expectations develop unconsciously

early in childhood and are based onimage of role models such as parents


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Self evaluation

Self esteem is the evaluative and

affective component of self concept

Maslows Subsets of Esteem Needs:

1. Self-esteem (strength, achievement,

mastery, competence, ..)

2. Respect needs or the need for esteem

from others


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Components of Self-Concept

Identity

Body image

Self-esteem Role performance


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Interrelationship of Components

of Self-Concept


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A sense of personal identityis what setsone person apart as a unique individual.

Identityincludes a persons name,gender, ethnic identity, family status,

occupation, and roles.

Ones personal identity begins to developduring childhood and is constantly

reinforced and modified throughout life.


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Body imageis an attitude about onesphysical 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.


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Self-esteemis the judgment of personalperformance compared with the self-

ideal. Self-esteem is derived from a sense of

giving and receiving love, and being

respected by others.


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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.


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Development of Self-Concept

Self-concept evolves throughout life and

depends to an extent on an individuals

developmental level.


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Formation of Self-Concept

1. Infant learns physical self different from

environment.

2. If basic needs are met, child has positivefeelings of self.

3. Child internalizes others peoples attitudes

toward self.4. Child or adult internalizes standards of

society.


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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


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