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What is self-concept?
An individual's view of self; subjective; mixture of unconscious and conscious thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions.
What is identity?
The internal sense of individuality, wholeness, and consistency of a person over time and in different situations.
What is body image?
Attitudes related to body: physical appearance, structure, or function, including aspects of sexuality, femininity, and masculinity.
What is role performance?
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What is self-esteem?
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What is a self-concept stressor?
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What is role conflict?
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What is the sick role?
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What is role ambiguity?
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What is role strain?
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What is identity confusion?
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What is role overload?
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What are the components of self-concept?
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When is identity most vulnerable?
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What are examples of body image stressors?
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What are some examples of self-esteem stressors?
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What are some examples of role stressors?
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Does a nurse's self-concept and nursing actions have an effect on a patient's self-concept?
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Name some behaviors suggestive of altered self-concept.
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Give some examples of self-concept related nursing diagnoses.
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Study Notes
Self-Concept and Related Terms
- Self-concept: An individual's subjective view, combining conscious and unconscious thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions about themselves.
- Identity: The intrinsic sense of individuality and consistency over time and across situations; emphasizes distinctiveness from others.
- Body image: Comprises attitudes towards physical appearance, structure, function, and aspects related to sexuality, health, and strength.
Role Performance and Challenges
- Role performance: Self-perception regarding the ability to fulfill significant roles like parent or friend.
- Self-esteem: Overall sense of self-worth; emotional evaluation of self-concept and personal value judgment.
- Self-concept stressor: Changes threatening identity, body image, or role performance, which can be real or perceived.
Role Dynamics
- Role conflict: Occurs when an individual faces incompatible demands from multiple roles simultaneously.
- The sick role: Societal expectations for behavior when an individual is ill.
- Role ambiguity: Lack of clarity in role expectations, leading to stress and confusion, particularly common in adolescents.
- Role strain: Frustration from experiencing both conflict and ambiguity in roles, such as caring for a family member with a chronic condition.
Identity Issues
- Identity confusion: Results from a failure to maintain a clear and consistent personal identity over time.
- Role overload: Having more responsibilities or roles than one can manage effectively.
Components of Self-Concept
- Essential components are identity, body image, and role performance.
Vulnerable Stages and Stressors
- Identity is especially vulnerable during adolescence.
- Body image stressors can arise from normal physical changes, illness, or accidents.
- Self-esteem stressors can be triggered by developmental changes, illness, or societal responses to individual circumstances.
Nursing Implications
- Nurses’ self-concept and actions can influence a patient’s self-concept positively or negatively.
- Behaviors indicating altered self-concept: Include avoidance of eye contact, negative self-evaluation, or indecisiveness.
- Common self-concept-related nursing diagnoses include disturbed body image, caregiver role strain, chronic low self-esteem, and ineffective role performance.
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