Concept of Self: Understanding and Enhancing PDF

Concept of Self: Understandi ng and Enhancing 1.Self - Description 2.Concept Related to Self 3.Discrepancy on Self- Concept 4.Self - Esteem 5.Self Actualixation  Self - Description The act of saying yourself what you are or what you are like, or a description in whic...

Concept of Self: Understandi ng and Enhancing 1.Self - Description 2.Concept Related to Self 3.Discrepancy on Self- Concept 4.Self - Esteem 5.Self Actualixation  Self - Description The act of saying yourself what you are or what you are like, or a description in which you do this: The more his students achieve, the less he seems to resemble his self-description as "just a regular classroom teacher." Examples : Personal traits - You could describe yourself as a hard- working, reliable, and punctual person. You could also mention that you are a good listener and communicator, or that you are flexible and adaptable. Professional skills - You could describe yourself as someone who can work well in a team or independently. You could also mention that you are able to meet challenges head-on and produce results. Personal interests - You could mention that you enjoy meeting new people and learning about their  Concepts Related to Self Self-concept is a person's knowledge of who they are, including their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's formed through experiences, interactions, and reflections. another is Self-concept is our personal knowledge of who we are Components: Self-concept has three main components: Self-image: How a person sees themselves, including their physical appearance and cognitive evaluations Self-esteem: How worthy a person feels about themselves, also known as self-worth Ideal-self: The person a person wants to be or become Influence Self-concept is influenced by social situations, evaluations by others, and a person's own motivation to seek self-knowledge IMPORTANCE Self-concept is important because it affects a person's motivations, attitudes, and behaviors. A healthy self- concept promotes well-being, while a negative one can lead to emotional and social challenges. DEVELOPMENT Self-concept is more malleable when a person is younger and still going through self-discovery and identity formation. What are the four concepts of the self? Public self: your view of yourself as defined by other people's public knowledge of you. Self-concept: who you believe you are. Actual or behavioral self: the self created by your actions  Discrepancy on Self- Concept Self-discrepancy theory highlights the significant impact of the incongruence between our self-perceptions—the actual self (who we believe we are), the ideal self (who we want to be), and the ought self (who we feel we should be)—on our emotional and psychological well-being. A large gap between the actual and ideal self often results in dejection- related emotions like disappointment and sadness. Conversely, a considerable discrepancy between the actual and ought self frequently leads to agitation-related emotions such as anxiety and guilt. The emotional consequences of these discrepancies are further amplified by the individual's self-awareness and the importance they Examples : Actual/Ideal Self Discrepancy: An aspiring musician who lacks the discipline to practice regularly (actual self) experiences significant disappointment when comparing themselves to their vision of a successful performer (ideal self). This results in feelings of inadequacy and frustration. Actual/Ought Self Discrepancy: An individual who values honesty (ought self) but struggles with telling white lies to avoid conflict (actual self) experiences feelings of guilt and self-condemnation. This discrepancy stems from the conflict between their  Self-esteem is how we value and perceive Self - Esteem ourselves. It's based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can feel difficult to change. We might also think of this as self-confidence. People with high self-esteem feel good about themselves, recognize their good qualities, and believe in themselves. They're also more likely to have positive mental health and well-being. People with low self-esteem, may feel negatively about themselves and may not see themselves as worthy of love, feeling good, or having a successful, happy life.  Self Actualization Self-actualization, a term coined by German-American neurologist Kurt Goldstein (1878- 1965), refers to "individuation," the process of becoming a self separate from one's environment. The concept is most associated with American psychologist Abraham Maslow (1908- 1970), who placed self-actualization at the top of his "hierarchy of needs" in his 1943 theory of human motivation. "Potential" refers to the capability to become something in the future, and to "actualize" potential means to make it a reality. Self- actualization is the process of achieving one's full potential as a person.  Self-Actualization Maslow's Definition: Maslow's theory of human motivation is based on five core needs. These needs are often depicted in a pyramid for clarity, with the most basic needs at the bottom and the more complex needs at the top. The lower-level needs must be met before higher- level needs can be fulfilled. This pyramid represents Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: