“Every man is three

men: The man he

thinks he is, the man
others think he is,
and the man he
really is.”
 The Need of Understanding the Self

Self-understanding provides a sense of purpose.

Self-understanding leads to healthier relationships

Self-understanding promotes confidence

Self-understanding promotes confidence

 Self - Concept
• The term self-concept is a general
term used to refer to how
someone thinks about, evaluates
or perceives themselves. To be
aware of oneself is to have a
concept of oneself.
• Awareness of being (What/Who
am I) and awareness of function
(What can I do)
 Positive Self-Concept – people with positive self-
concept believe in themselves, are confident about
their ability to deal with problems, make decisions,
feel equal to others, have respect for themselves
and expect it from others.
 Negative Self-Concept – if people see themselves
as failures and have a negative, pessimistic image
of themselves, they will begin to act the part.
 Self – Identity /
Personal Identity

• A sense of personal identity is

what sets one person apart as a
unique individual.
• Identity includes a persons name,
gender, ethnic identity, family
status, occupation, and roles.
• One’s personal identity begins to
develop during childhood and is
constantly reinforced and modified
throughout life.
 Body – Image

• Is an attitude about one’s physical

attributes and characteristics,
appearance and performance.
• Is dynamic because any change in
body structure or function,
including the normal changes of
growth and development, can
affect it.
 Self – Esteem

• Is judgment of personal
performance compared with
the self-ideal.
• Self-esteem is derived from a
sense of giving and receiving
love, and being respected by
others.
 Role Performance

• Role refers to a set of expected

behaviours determined by family,
cultural, and social norms.
• The level of self-esteem is
dependent upon the self-
perception of adequate role
performance in these various
social roles.
Thank You!