LEC 13.1: Self Concept

Self Concept

How we see ourselves

Mental image of one self

Positive Self-Concept

Those with this are able to develop and maintain better interpersonal relationships, as well as resist psychological and physical illness

1. Self Knowledge

2. Self Expectations

3. Social Self

4. Social Evaluation

Four Dimensions of Self-Concept

Self Knowledge

Dimension of Self-Concept that involves insight into one’s own abilities, nature and limitations

Self Expectations

Dimension of Self-Concept that involves what one expects of themself; may be realistic or unrealistic

Goals and standards for oneself

Social Self

Dimension of Self-Concept that is how one is perceived by others and society

How one thinks others perceives themself

Social Evaluation

Dimension of Self-Concept that is the appraisal of oneself in relation to others, events, or situations

Process of feeling judged or being judged by others

1. Infancy: Trust vs Mistrust

2. Toddlerhood: Autonomy vs Self Doubt

3. Early Childhood: Initiative vs Guilt

4. Early School Years: Industry vs Inferiority

5. Adolescence: Identity vs Role Confusion

6. Early Adulthood: Intimacy vs Isolation

7. Middle-Aged Adults: Generativity vs Stagnation

8. Older Adulthood: Integrity vs Dispair

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

Infancy: Trust vs Mistrust

Erikson’s Stage of Psychosocial Development

First stage

(1) Baby feels safe secure and loved; knows needs — food, comfort will be met; builds foundation for future relationships

(2) Anxiety, fear, suspicion if there’s inconsistent care or neglect

Toddlerhood: Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

About building independence or self-doubt

Early Childhood: Initiative vs Guilt

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

About learning to take (1) or vs feeling (2) for trying

(1) If supportive caregivers encourage curiousity, will lead to (10

(2) If efforts, punished, criticised, dismissed child may feel (2) in trying —> hesitation, fear, failure, or avoiding leadership roles

Early School Years: Industry vs Inferiority

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

About developing competence and pride in accomplishments vs feeling (2) and incapable

If efforts met with too much criticism or lack of support, individual may feel inadequate and have low self esteem

Adolescene: Identity vs Role Confusion

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

About developing a clear sense of identity vs feeling confused about who you really are

Early Adulthood: Intimacy vs Isolation

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

About building deep connections or experiencing loneliness

Middle-Aged Adults: Generativity vs Stagnation

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

About creating a legacy and contributing to society or some ppl at this stage may feel unfulfilledness

Older Adults: Integrity vs Dispair

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

Looking back with dignity and pride with things done or have feeling of regret of what should have been done

1. Personal Identity

2. Body Image

3. Role Performance

4. Self-Esteem

Components of Self Concept

Personal Identity

Component of Self Concept
Conscious sense of individuality and uniqueness that is continually evolving throughout life

Incs name, gender, race, ethnic origin, etc

Body Image

Component of Self Concept

How an individual perceives the size appearance and functioning of the body and its parts

Both cognitive and affective

Cognitive

Part of Body Image

Knowledge of material being

Affective

Part of Body Image

Feeling related to pain, pleasure, fatigue, and movement

Role Performance

Component of Self Concept

How individual in a particular role behaves in comparison to the behaviors expected of that role

Self Esteem

Component of Self Concept

One’s judgement of their own worth compared to others’ standards and to one’s ideal self

Global Self-Esteem

Type of Self Esteem

How much one likes themselves as a whole

Specific Self-Esteem

Type of Self Esteem

Approval of particular parts of oneself

1. Developmental Stage

2. Family & Culture

3. Stressors

4. Resources

5. History of Success and Failure

6. Illness

Factors Affecting Self Esteem