Physical Self

Physical Self-Concept

Is the individual’s perception of themselves in area of physical ability and appearance.

Self- Understanding

the individual’s cognitive representation of the self which consists of the substance and the content of self conception

11-14

Early Adolescence (__-__ years old)

15-17

Middle Adolescence (__-__ years old)

18-21

Late Adolescence (__-__ years old)

15-30

In the Philippines, ages from __-__ years old the youth.

PUBERTY

is a brain- neuroendocrine process occurring primarilty in early

adolescence that triggers the rapid physical changes that occurs in the

adolescent stage of human development.

Pituitary Glands

Master endocrine gland that controls growth and regulates the function of all other endocrine glands.

Estrogen

hormone in girls that is responsible for physical changes

Androgen and Testosterone

Hormones for boys that is responsible for the boy’s growth of facial and body hair, muscles and changes in the voice.

Body Image

The way one sees himself/herself or the way he/she looks.

How they see themselves can be positive or negative.

Introspection and Self- Reflection
Self – Perception Theory
Self – Concept
Personal Identity

Factors that affect perception of the Physical Self (Personal factor)

The looking glass theory

-Charles Horton Cooley stated that a person’s self growth out of society’s interpersonal interactions and the perception of others.

Charles Horton Cooley

created The looking glass theory

Social Comparison

It is the process of comparing oneself with others to evaluate one’s own abilities and opinions.

Upward Social Comparison
Downward Social Comparison

2 Types of Social Comparison

Upward Social Comparison

When an individual compares himself to others who are better than him.

Downward Social Comparison

When an individual compares himself to someone who is a worse situation that he is especially when he is feeling low

Social Identity Theory

People have a need for positive social identity that is why they connect to wider social network, which helps to enhance their self-esteem.

Culture

Is defined as a social system that is characterized by the shared meanings that are attributed to people and events by its member.

Eurocentrism

it is define as tendency to interpret the world in terms of European or Anglo-American values and experiences.

Colorism

the prejudicial or preferential treatment of the people of the same race based solely on the color of the skin.

Self - Esteem

It is a measure of the person’s self-worth based on some personal or social standard.