A3: Development of Self-Esteem and Self-Image Flashcards
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What is self-concept?
A
an individual’s evaluation of their own self-worth
- COMBINATION OF SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-IMAGE
2
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What is self-image?
A
- how individuals view themselves
- it is influenced by how they are perceived by others
- for example, a slim person might perceive themselves as overweight
3
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What is self-esteem?
A
- how individuals value and feel about the knowledge they have of themselves
- one person might think ‘i can’t do it, i’m not good enough, people don’t like me’
- another person might think ‘ i can, i’m special, i’m clever, friends like me’
4
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What factors may impact self-image and self-esteem?
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- family and culture
- life experiences
- sexual orientation
- physical development and health
- the attitudes of others
- emotional development, including early attachment
- achievement eg school or work
- life circumstances eg employment
5
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Someone with a positive self-image:
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- feels happy about personal appearance and abilities
- receives good feedback from others about appearance and abilities
- compares self favourable with others
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Someone with a negative self-image:
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- feels unattractive or less intelligent than others
- receives negative comments from others about appearance or abilities
- compares self negatively against ‘perfect’ images in magazines / on TV
7
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Someone with a high self-esteem:
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- feels confident
- willing to try new things
- copes well under pressure
8
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Someone with a low self-esteem:
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- feels worthless
- less likely to try new things
- less likely to cope well in new or difficult situations
9
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A person’s self esteem is not…
A
a person’s self esteem is not constant and may change from time to time depending on an individual’s circumstances
