Self-Concept and Nursing Fundamentals Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards related to self-concept and nursing fundamentals.

Self-Concept

The most important single factor affecting behavior, key to effective nurse-client relationships, develops as a result of social interactions.

Physiological aspects

Mental process and relationships

Developmental aspects

Developmental processes of life

Components of Self-Concept

Body Image, Role Performance, Personal Identity, Self-Esteem, Personal Strengths

Self concept

Based on how an individual perceives themselves

Self-Esteem

Pertinent to development are: Significant Others, Social Role Expectations, Crises of Psychosocial Development, Communication/Coping Style

Personality =psychosocial development

Considered outward (interpersonal) expression of the inner self (intrapersonal). Encompasses: temperament, feelings, character traits, independence, self-esteem, self-concept, behavior, ability to interact with others, and ability to adapt to life changes.

personal strengths question

What has helped you cope in the past when things are difficult.

Body image assessment question

How have significant others in your life reacted to changes in your body?

Role performance assessment questions

Tell me about your family. Or how do you like work?

Personal identity question assessment

What are you famous for?

Erikson’s Eight Stages of Development

Trust versus Mistrust (Birth to 18 months), Autonomy versus Shame & Doubt (18 mo-3 yr), Initiative versus Guilt (3 – 5 years), Industry versus Inferiority (6 – 12 years), Identity versus Role Confusion(12 – 20 years), Intimacy versus Isolation (18 -25 years), Generativity versus Stagnation (25 -65 years), Integrity versus Despair (65 years to death)

Generativity vs stagnation

25-65 yr olds

Integrity vs despair

65 yrs to death

Intimacy vs isolation

18-25 yr olds

Identity vs role confusion

12-20 yr olds

Industry vs inferiority

6-12 years old

Initiative vs guilt

3-5yr

Trust vs. Mistrust

Ages birth-18 months

Autonomy vs shame & doubt

18 month -3 years

Assertiveness

Expressing oneself confidently & comfortably while respecting the rights of others, prerequisite to building self-esteem.

Prerequisite to building self esteem

Assertiveness

Body Image Stressors

Effects of loss of body parts or loss of body functions.

Self-Esteem Stressors

Effects of repeated failures, lack of positive feedback from significant others, or abusive relations.

Role Stressors

Conflicting role expectation, change or loss of job, loss of parent/spouse, or divorce.

Identity Stressors

Impaired ability to achieve goals, relationship concerns, or unrealistic ideal self.