• The term self-concept is used in psychology as a means

of identifying the thoughts and beliefs that a person has

about themselves and how they perceive themselves.
• Self-concept encompasses what a person believes their
attributes are; who and what they are.

It is like a mental picture of who you think you are as a

person
1) Self-esteem is how much a person values
themselves.
2) Self-image is how a person sees themselves.
3) Ideal self is the person we want to be.
A person’s self-concept helps them define who
they think they are and how they fit into the
world.
That in itself makes self-concept important
because every individual wants to know
themselves and feel as though they belong.
1) Begins as a CHILD.
2) Developed through INTERNAL and EXTERNAL
means
3) Will change continuously via EXPERIENCE.
1) Personal Identity 2) Social Identity
a) Personality Traits a) Sexual
b) Beliefs b) Religious
c) Emotions c) Educational
d) Characteristics d) Racial
e) Career oriented
“Never mind searching for who you are.
Search for the person you aspire to be.”

– Robert Brault