Knowing

Oneself
Personal Development
Quarter 1 – Module 1
• self
• strengths and limitation
• middle and late
adolescence
self
“separate, self-contained,
independent, consistent,
unitary, and private” (Stevens,
1996).
 "separate"
distinct, different and unique from others. It has
its own uniqueness that defines him/her from
others. It has an identity of its own.
-twins (identical and fraternal)
 "self-contained"

having its own independence.

It may exist with or without others.
it is self-containing of its own thoughts,
characteristics and volition.
 "consistent"

Every “self” has its own personality that is

enduring, that lasts during late adolescence.
 "unitary"
it is the center of all experiences and thoughts
that run a particular person.
It is the topmost executive in an individual where
all processes, emotions, and thoughts converged.
 "private"
A person may sort out information, feelings and
emotions, and thought processes within the self.
This suggests that the self is isolated from the
external world. It lives within its own world
 ideal self
pertains to the image or
aspirations of what you want
to become

This may be similar in hoping

characteristics that you do not
possess as of the moment, but
may one day be part of who you
are,
 "actual"
your present self that you see
on the daily basis

It is the self that is constantly

keeping in touch in your
everyday experiences.
 "actual"
It has the potential to improve
or develop as deemed by
every individual.

This may also pertain to the gifts

that you possess that is innate in
you when you were born.
Self-Concept
This is a collection of beliefs
about one’s basic nature,
unique qualities, and typical
behavior.

we have separate concepts of

our physical, social, emotional
and intellectual selves
 Self-Concept
Our various self-concepts are
characterized by relatively
distinct thoughts and feelings.

When a particular self-concept is

operating, its attendant thoughts and
feelings will strongly influence the
way we process self-relevant
information
factors that shape self-concept
 1 Your Own
Observations

self-introspection -> evaluate your

motivations and, in real-time, observing
what you do at this moment
 draw conclusions
can/cannot do
observe behavior
awareness
like/dislike
comparison

early chilhood
 social comparison theory

Festinger, 1954; Goethals & Darley,

1977; Wood, 1989
people need to compare themselves with
others in order to gain insight into their own
behavior
2 feedback from
Others
People talk about us or how they
discriminate us give an important aspect
in shaping the self-concept.
2 feedback from
Others
The amount of criticism, feedback we
sometimes freely give, helps shape the
current self-concept of what we choose
to be or not.
2 feedback from
Others
Everyone contributes in reshaping the
self-concept. Even our ability to
accomplish something or destroy our
selves comes from painful remarks or
constructive criticism of others.
2 feedback from
Others
In child-rearing, especially the parents,
has a unique and essential role in
reinforcing and shaping the self-
concept.
 “Kung ano ang puno ay siyang
bunga”
a testament output family values instilled in
childhood rearing practices

Aside from children comparing their actions

from others, they also compare themselves
to their parents
 (Wylie, 1979)

it is no surprise that studies find an

association between parents’ views of
a child and the child’s self-concept
 (Wylie, 1979)

There is even more substantial evidence for a

relationship between children’s perception of
their parents’ attitudes toward them and their
self-perception
3 Cultural Values/ Cultural
Guidelines
Cultural psychology
>> in this age of technology and social
media, we accept our differences,
especially on how we accept the culture
and beliefs of others
3 Cultural Values/ Cultural
Guidelines
cultural values influence how we
interpret our behavior
 thought to have a
does not tolerate strong business
corruption has always had that minded stand in their
familial clinging of points of view
thinking and
protectiveness

Japanese society Philippine Chinese

culture
 3 Cultural Values/ Cultural
Guidelines
In the Philippines, our cultural values were
shaped by historical colonization,
particularly our strong family ties.
Another is cultural hospitality that is
deemed acceptable as our nature.
3 Cultural Values/ Cultural
Guidelines
Even the dismal corruption that has
been the perennial problem of the
country also shaped the tolerance of
Filipinos as a way of answering societal
problems
4 Having Self-
knowledge
stems from the actual – self
derives from our social interactions of
society that provide insight into how
others react to us.
4 Having Self-
knowledge
It is the same as gaining feedback from
others.
The reaction of other people is an
essential aspect of gaining actual-self or
our self-image.
4 Having Self-
knowledge
Even our social roles are adjusted, on
how we view ourselves today, and how
ideally (ideal self) what we would like
to be in the future.
4 Having Self-
knowledge
There is a negotiation that exists
between the two selves, which is
complicated by numerous exchanges
between the ideal self and actual self.
4 Having Self-
knowledge
These exchanges are exemplified in
these social roles, and they are
adjusted continuously and re-adjusted
a "me" tree
activity 1
 Instructions:

1. On the picture provided, write/ draw symbols/ or paste pictures of all of

your strengths and talents/abilities- one strength or talent per root.
2. On the branches/ write/ draw symbols or paste pictures of all your
accomplishments and successes- one per branch.
3. Some roots and branches should be left empty so that new elements can
be added as they happen in the future.
4. Lastly, write your name on the trunk of the “Me Tree”
 My Reflection through my Experiences Instruction: Share your
experience (s) on the following statement.

1. People need to compare themselves with others in order to gain

insights of their own behavior.
2. “Kung ano ang puno ay siyang bunga.”
3. Corruption is also shaped by our tolerance or our approach to
answering societal problems.”
activity 1/ a "me" tree
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thank you!