self-concept Flashcards
the three basic components of Rogers’s Theory of Self-Concept
self-image, self-esteem, ideal self
factors that can influence the development of self-concept
self-image, self-esteem, the ideal self, emotional intelligence, self awareness, body image, self-efficacy, culture, role performance
the four domains of emotional intelligence
self-awareness
self-management
social awareness
relationship management
Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development
trust versus mistrust
autonomy versus shame and doubt
initiative versus guilt
industry versus inferiority
identity versus role confusion
intimacy versus isolation
generativity versus stagnation
integrity versus despair
role performance stressors
role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload
examples of role overload
meeting the competing demands of mother, caregiver, wife, and employee
what are the components and theoretical constructs associated with self-concept and identity formation
social roles, personal values, group affiliations, experiences, values.
Self-esteem
Relates to how people feel
about themselves.
• Do I like who I am?
• Do I accept who I am?
• Do I approve of who I am?
• An emotional evaluation of a
person’s self-worth.
• Changes over time
Self-concept
The way a person thinks about themselves or the overarching perception of who they are.
• A unique, dynamic, subjective, and evolving process that occurs throughout the lifespan and is most flexible in the early stages of
human development.
• Shapes not only one’s identity but influences the relationships individuals form over the course of their lifetime.
Self concept versus self esteem
The terms self-concept and self-esteem are frequently used interchangeably.
• They are distinctive in that:
• self-concept relates to how a person perceives or thinks about him- or herself
• Self-esteem relates to how a person feels about him- or herself.
What do people’s experiences do
As a person experiences and responds to new life situations and challenges, self-perceptions may change based on the knowledge they have about themselves.
- every person’s experiences are different and that can change our perception of ourselves
The three components of Roger’s Theory of Self-Concept
• Self-image: the way an individual views
their unique qualities such as genetic
and physical characteristics
• Self-esteem: the evaluative component
of self-concept and refers to the
assessment of a person’s overall level of
self-worth and how they feel about him-
or herself
• The ideal self: what a person wants to
be
Other factors that influence development for self-concept
• Emotional intelligence (EI): when an individual can perceive, understand,
control, manage, and evaluate emotions
• Self-awareness: the ability to see oneself clearly and objectively through
reflection and introspection
• Body image: a person’s perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about their
body and is usually conceptualized by perceptions related to body shape,
size, and physical attractiveness
• Self-efficacy: a person’s perceived ability and aptitude to complete a task • Culture: the learned, shared, and transmitted values, beliefs, norms, and
lifeways of a particular group that guide their thinking, decisions, and
actions in patterned ways
• Role performance: the specific behaviors that a person displays within
each role and the perceptions of their ability to successfully fulfill the roles
Erikson’s stages
• Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth to 1 year)
• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (1 to 3 years) • Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 6 years)
• Industry vs. Inferiority (6 to 12 years)
• Identity vs. Role Confusion (12 to 19 years)
• Intimacy vs. Isolation (20 to mid-40s)
• Generativity vs. Stagnation (mid-40s to mid-60s)
• Integrity vs. Despair (mid-60s to death)
Identity formation involves what?
• A complex, lifelong process whereby an individual develops an understanding of him- or herself within the context of family, cultural, and social norms.
• Often viewed as the primary development task of adolescence, the process continues throughout adulthood.
• Influenced by one’s gender, race, ethnicity, birth order, family status, occupation, culture, religion, and environment. • Changes in roles ie. parenthood and career, combined with changes in cognitive processing, support the lifespan view of Identity formation.
- identity formation is the primary task during adolescence
