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Self Concept. How human beings see the self. 4 components of self concept:. 1. identity 2. body image 3. self esteem 4. role performance. How self concept develops:. 1. relationships with others 2. reactions of others 3. spiritual identity 4. personality characteristics
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Self Concept How human beings see the self.
4 components of self concept: 1. identity 2. body image 3. self esteem 4. role performance
How self concept develops: • 1. relationships with others • 2. reactions of others • 3. spiritual identity • 4. personality characteristics • 5. life experiences • 6. expectations of self • 7. feedback from others
Identity Is developed over time. Involves TANGIBLE and INTANGIBLE characteristics.
Body Image • very vulnerable to developmental changes and to actual or potential threats.
Self esteem • How I feel about how I see myself.
Role performance • A set of expectations of how the person occupying one position behaves toward individuals in other positions.
4 Criteria by which we judge ourselves: • 1. power • 2. significance • 3. competence • 4. virtue
Self concept assessment • Sample questions: • “How do you feel about the changes in your body that have come about as a result of ___________?” • “What do you see as your strengths/weaknesses that you bring to the new role of ____________?” • “Tell me what you like/dislike about _____________.” • “Tell me what is hardest about __________.”
Enhancing self esteem • Praising • Modeling • Positive feedback • Self talk • Mental imagery • Allow choices/control • Communicate respect