ATI: Engage Fundamentals RN 2.0 - Psychosocial Concepts for Nursing Practice - Self Concept

Roger's Theory of Self-Concept?

This proposes that self-concept encompasses three components: self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self

Self-concept?

The beliefs one holds regarding their qualities and attributes

Self-Image?

This refers to the way an individual views their unique qualities such as genetic and physical characteristics

Self-esteem?

An individual's generalized sense of self-worth measured by how much value a person places on themselves

Ideal self?

What a person desires to be (e.g., strong, intelligent, respected, appreciated)

Self-concept congruence?

Occurs when a person's ideal self is consistent with their actual life experiences

Self-concept incongruence?

Occurs when a person's ideal self is not consistent with their actual life experiences

Emotional intelligence (EI)?

When an individual is able to perceive, understand, control, manage, and evaluate emotions

Self-awareness?

The ability to see oneself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection

Body image?

A person's perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about their body, usually conceptualized by perceptions related to body shape, size, and physical attractiveness

Self-efficacy?

Refers to a person's perceived ability and aptitude to successfully complete a task

Culture?

Shared beliefs, attitudes, values, traditions, and goals; a way of thinking or behaving; or societal characteristics common to a group or individual

Role performance?

Taking relevant actions to effectively execute the tasks of a specific role

Identity formation?

A complex, lifelong process whereby an individual develops an understanding about themselves within the context of family, cultural, and social norms. It is influenced by one's gender, race, ethnicity, birth order, family status, occupation, culture, religion, and environment

Identity confusion?

An unclear sense of self, individuality, and personality resulting from an inability to adapt to identity stressors

Identity stressors?

Life events that can threaten self-concept including gender dysphoria, a feeling of incongruity between one's gender identity and assigned sex at birth; being laid off, downsized, or losing one's career; separation, divorce, or death of a spouse; or being marginalized or discriminated against because of race or ethnicity

Body image stressors?

Societal attitudes about physical attributes, appearance, and performance that can impact a client's self perception of their body image

Self-esteem stressors?

Life events such as disability, chronic illness, loss of career, change in financial status, feeling irrelevant due to retirement, and loss of social support when a spouse is deceased that can impact a client's self-esteem

Role conflict?

Occurs when individuals are faced with two or more role expectations and find themselves unable to meet these expectations at the same time

Role ambigulity?

Refers to the lack of clarity in understanding the actions that need to be taken to achieve proposed goals. It can affect an individual's understanding of expectations, generates doubts about achievement of their objectives, and creates uncertainty as to how their performance will be assessed

Role overload?

Occurs when the roles and responsibilities placed upon an individual are greater than their ability to effectively manage them or when they find themselves pressured to respond to the many roles they hold

Role strain?

Occurs when an individual has difficulty meeting the responsibilities of a particular life role or when incompatible demands are placed upon an individual