Chapter 42 - Self Concept

What is self concept?

Multi-dimensional construct made up of 3 pillars:

• self knowledge (who am i?)

• self expectation (who or what do i want to be?)

• self evaluation (how well do i like myself?)

Which of the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs relate to self concept?

Self-esteem and self-actualization

What are nursing diagnoses related to self concept?

• disturbed body image

• disturbed personal identity

• low self-esteem

How do you assess self-concept?

Assess how well pt can express these concepts:

• personal identity (how well does pt define who they are)

• personal strengths

• body image

• self-esteem

• role performance (parent, employee, community member)

Define self esteem vs self concept vs self knowledge

Self esteem: need to feel good about oneself and believe others hold one in high regard

Self concept: overall mental image of self

Self knowledge: facts, qualities, images, feelings one holds about onself

What are coopersmith’s four bases of self-esteem?

1 - significance to others

2 - competence (think work or roles)

3 - virtue (ethics/morals)

4 - power (influence over ones life)