1 / 27

Self-Concept

Self-Concept. by Marianne Stewart. SELF-CONCEPT. Mental representation one has of self. Way a person thinks others perceive his or her looks and actions. Composed of psychological, sociologic, and physiological experiences. Components of Self-Concept. IDENTITY

audra
Download Presentation

Self-Concept

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Self-Concept by Marianne Stewart

  2. SELF-CONCEPT • Mental representation one has of self. • Way a person thinks others perceive his or her looks and actions. • Composed of psychological, sociologic, and physiological experiences.

  3. Components of Self-Concept • IDENTITY Awareness of being distinct & separate from others • BODY IMAGE Mental picture of one’s body

  4. Components of Self-Concept • SELF-ESTEEM Personal feeling & self-evaluation of one’s worth • ROLE Expectations or standards of behavior accepted by society

  5. Self-Esteem • High Self-Esteem Self-concept matches ideal self • Low Self-Esteem Self-concept more negative than ideal self

  6. Self-Esteem • Realistic Self-Concept Feels good about self Eager to participate to best of abilities Knows own strengths & weaknesses

  7. Improvement of Negative Self-Concept • Learning basic skills • Presence of empathetic listener • Psychological health via self-care now very popular: • Radio & TV programs • Dear Abby, Dr. Laura • Psychotherapists • Self-help books

  8. Theoretical Views of Psychological Health • Maslow hierarchy of human needs • Rogers continuous development of realistic self-concept

  9. Theoretical Views of Psychological Health • Erikson • maintain stable identity in variety of situations over time • King adapt to internal & external stress & achieve maximum potential for living

  10. Maslow’s Hierarchy • Self-actualization • Self-esteem • Belonging • Safety & Security • Biological Integrity

  11. High-Level Wellness • Balance between high-level wellness & illness • Risk factors: • Self-concept stressors • Physical stressors • Substance abuse

  12. Characteristics of Psychological Health • Self-esteem • Self-knowledge • Satisfying interpersonal relationships

  13. Characteristics of Psychological Health • Environmental mastery • Stress management • Positive Body Image

  14. Skills in Psychological Self-Care • Self-Awareness Development • Values Clarification • Assessment of Coping Skills • Self-Awareness via Expression of Feelings

  15. Skills in Psychological Self-Care • Time Management Learn to establish clear-cut goals & how to reach them. • Develop Social Support System Family Support Groups Church Recreation

  16. Assessment of Coping Method

  17. Stress • Survival Instinct • Nonspecific response of body to any demand made upon it • Able to maintain balance • See nervous system & endocrine changes

  18. Models of Stress • Response-based Model physiologic responses only • Adaptation Model 4 factors involved • Stimulus-based Model effects of major life events • Transaction-based Model cognitive appraisal & coping

  19. 3 Stages of Stress Reaction • Alarm • Resistance • Exhaustion

  20. Stress Eustress stressors growth-enhancing strength resistance Distress stressors over-stressed weakness vulnerability

  21. Responses to Stress Intensity Scope Duration Number Nature of Stressors Two Responses to Stress: *Local Adaptation Syndrome *General Adaptation Syndrome

  22. Psychological Responses to Stress • Frustration • Anxiety • Tension

  23. Task-Oriented Behavior(Cognitive abilities used) • Attack • Withdrawal • Compromise

  24. Ego-Defense Mechanisms • Compensation • Emotional insulation • Denial • Displacement • Regression

  25. Ego-Defense Mechanisms • Intellectualization • Repression • Projection • Rationalization • Reaction Formation

  26. Implement Coping Process • Use of therapeutic communication • Use of available coping strategies *habituation *change avoidance *time blocking *time management *environmental modification

  27. Implement Coping Process • Reduce physiological response • Better emotional response to stress

More Related