Self Concept

- “A set of perceptions a person has about

his/her self.”
-Has two broad categories Actual & Ideal
self
-It is negotiation between to two selves
-Alignment is important, to have a feel of
sense of mental well being or peace, if not
there is a feeling of mental distress or
anxiety. ( Defense Mechanism)
 Sources of Self Concept
• From Others
• Self Observation
• Group Association
• Assumed Roles
• Social Comparison
 Three Components of Self
Concept
1) Self Worth
2) Actual Self
3) Ideal Self
 Self Worth
-The value one assigns to one self or one’s
abilities in self assessment.
-A person who has high self worth faces
challenges in life, accepts failure and
unhappiness at times and is open with people.
-A person with low self worth may avoid
challenges in life, not accept that life can be
painful and unhappy at times and will be
defensive and guarded with other people.
 Actual Self/Self Image
- Is the one that you actually see, It is the
self that has characteristics that you were
nurtured or, in some cases, born to have.
- Is built on self knowledge (social
Interaction).
- Is who we actually are (think, feel, look
and act)
 Ideal Self
-the self that you aspire to be.
-is how we want to be
-It is the one that you hope will possess
characteristics similar to that of a mentor
or some worldly figure.
-Include components of what our parents
have taught us, what we admire in others,
what our society promotes and what we
think is in our best interest.
 Positive Regard
The need to feel valued, respected. Treated
with affection and loved from parents and
significant others.
Two Types of Positive Regard
1)Unconditional Positive Regard
2)Conditional Positive Regard
 Unconditional Positive Regard
- Unconditional Positive regards where
parents and significant or others accepts and
loves the person for what he/she is.
-Positive regard is not withdrawn if the person
does something wrong or makes mistakes.
-The consequences of unconditional positive
regard are that the person feels free to try
things out and make mistakes.
 Conditional Positive Regard
- Conditional positive regard is where
positive regard, praise and approval
depend upon the child for example,
behaving in ways that parents think correct.
- Hence the child is not loved for the person
he or she is, but on condition that he or she
behaves only in ways approved by the
parents.
 Conditional Positive Regard
- A person who constantly seeks approval
from other people is likely only to have
experienced conditional positive regard as a
child.
 PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

- means making use of all the personal resources – talents, skills, energy and time, to enable you to achieve all goals
- Knowledge about yourself and how you manage yourself impacts personal effectiveness
- Depends on our innate characteristics ( talent and experience accumulated in the process of personal development
- Talents (natural ability)
First are needed to be identified then developed to be used in particular subject areas.
 SKILLS THAT AFFECT ONES
EFFICIENCY
• Determination
• Self-confidence
• Persistence
• Managing stress
• Problem solving skills
• Creativity
• Generating ideas
 8 ASPECTS OF ONE’S DEVELOPMENT

• Physical
– Physical appearance
• Intellectual
– Knowledge, wisdom, reasoning
• Emotional
– Feelings
• Sensual
– How do you feel about the different ways you take
in information. Make use of your senses.
 8 ASPECTS OF ONE’S DEVELOPMENT
• Interactional
– Relationship and interaction
• Nutritional
– Health, nourish oneself
• Contextual
– How does your environment affect you- your life.
• Spiritual/Life Force
– Spiritual connections/development. Relationship
with God
 ERIKSON’S STAGES OF
PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT IS A
VERY RELEVANT,
HIGHLY REGARDED AND
MEANINGFUL THEORY
Generativity refers to “making
your mark” on the world by
caring for others as well as
creating and accomplishing
things that make the world a
better place.

Stagnation refers to failure to

find a way to contribute.
These individuals may feel
disconnected or uninvolved
with their community and with
society as a whole.
THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD: CHALLENGES
OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
 The Encouragement 101: The Courage to be
Imperfect by Timothy D. Evans, Ph.D
• Encouragement – key ingredient for improving relationships
with others.
• Important skill for getting along with others.
• Lack of it may cause conflict and misbehavior
• Develops a person’s psychological hardiness and social
interest.
• Lifeblood of a relationship
• Simple concept yet very hard to put into practice
Hormone: ADRENALINE
& CORTISOL
Effects stress in our body Common source of
•Anxiety stress among students
•Depression •Academic Pressures
•Digestive Issues •Poor Sleeping habits
•Heart Problems •Money
•Headache •Relationship
•Weight gain •Poor nutrition &
•Sleep Issues Health Related
 Suggestions for Reducing Stress
• 1. Find a support system. Find someone
to talk to about your feelings and
experiences.
 Suggestions for Reducing Stress
• 10. Slow down. Know your limits and cut down
on the number of things you try to do each day,
particularly if you do not have enough time for
them or for yourself.
– Be realistic about what you can accomplish
effectively each day.
– Monitor your pace. Rushing through things
can lead to mistakes or poor performance.
Take the time you need to do a good job.
 Poorly done tasks can lead to added stress.
 Suggestions for Reducing Stress
• 11. Laugh, use humor.
Do something fun and
enjoyable such as seeing
a funny movie, laughing
with friends, reading a
humorous book, or going
to a comedy show.
 Suggestions for Reducing Stress
• 5. Take breaks, give yourself "me time."
Learn that taking time to yourself for
rejuvenation and relaxation is just as
important as giving time to other activities.
– At minimum, take short breaks during your
busy day.
• Cerebrum is the • Mind Mapping is a
largest section of the powerful thinking tool
brain accounts for that mirrors the way
about 85% of the the brain works.
brain’s weight and • The following are the
has four lobes. vulnerabilities for a
• Neurons are the person to be admitted
nerve cells found at the mental
inside the cortex of institution:
the brain a. poor hygiene
b. threat to oneself
c. threat to others