SELF-

CONCEPT
 Learning Outcomes:

After an hour of lecture-discussion, the learners must have:

1. described the dimensions and components of self-concept.

2. identified common stressors affecting self-concept and

coping strategies.

3. described the essential aspects of assessing role

relationships.
4. identified nursing diagnoses related to altered self-
concept.

5. formulated nursing interventions designed to achieve

identified outcomes for clients with altered self-concept.

6. utilized ways to enhance client self-esteem.

 Self-concept influences the following:

• How one thinks, talks and acts

• How one sees and treats another person

• Choices one makes

• Ability to give and receive love

• Ability to take action and to change things

 4 dimensions of self-concept:
• Self-knowledge

• Self-expectation

• Social self

• Social evaluation
 FACTORS AFFECTING SELF-
CONCEPT:
• Stage of Development

• Family and Culture

• Stressors
- identity
- body image
- role
- self-esteem
• Resources

• History of Success and Failure

• Illness
TIPS ON IMPROVING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM:
by: Henrik Edberg
• Say “stop” to your inner critic.
• Use healthier motivation habits.
• Take a 2-minute self-appreciation
break.
• Write down 3 things in the evening
that you can appreciate about
yourself.
•Do the right thing.

•Replace the perfectionism.

•Handle mistakes and failures in a

more positive way.

•Be kinder towards other people.

• Try something new.

• Stop falling into the comparison trap.

• Spend more time with supportive people

(and less time with destructive people).

• Remember the “whys” of high self-esteem