Week 13: Self-Awareness

Question 1

What influences who we are?

Answer 1

Interactions with others

Groups – peers

Roles we assume

Labels

Parents

Question 2

Self-concept

Answer 2

Beliefs, values and attitudes about who one is in relation to self-perceptions and others

Question 3

Self-esteem

Answer 3

value of self worth and confidence

Question 4

Factors that build self-esteem

Answer 4

Believing you are lovable

Believing you are capable

Believing you are unique, but with a sense of belonging

Question 5

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 5

self actualization 
esteem 
love/belonging 
safety 
physiological

Question 6

Maslow self-esteem theory

Answer 6

Without the fulfillment of the self-esteem need, individuals will be driven to seek it and unable to grow and obtain self-actualization.

Question 7

Self-esteem 2 concepts from Maslow

Answer 7

Need of respect from others

Need for self-respect

Question 8

Fragility of self-esteem

Answer 8

Respect from others entails recognition, acceptance, status, and appreciation, and was believed to be more fragile and easily lost than inner self-esteem.

Question 9

Self-esteem and gender

Answer 9

Individuals who identify as male
- gain self-esteem from objective successes

Individuals who identify as female

• gain self-esteem from relationship successes
• have lower body image satisfaction

Question 10

Self-Esteem:“State” or “Trait”?

Answer 10

State – temporary way of being; fluctuates

Trait – stays the same

Research shows: it is a trait that changes over time

Question 11

Benefits of self-esteem

Answer 11

Feel good about themselves

Able to cope effectively with challenges

Able to cope with negative feedback – see it as a way to learn

Believe people value and respect them

Question 12

Negative consequences of low self-esteem

Answer 12

Psychologically distressed:

Increase risk anxiety and depression

Tendency to see the world negatively

At risk for depression

Shyness

Loneliness

Alienation

Question 13

difference between self-concept and self-esteem

Answer 13

Self-concept is the informational facts about oneself

self-esteem is how you feel about those things you know about yourself

Question 14

Self-ideal

Answer 14

who you want to be, how you judge your behavior

Congruence between one’s self and one’s self ideal is an important determinant of mental health.

Reflected appraisal – self ideal matches self concept

Question 15

3 parts of self concept

Answer 15

1. Self-image - how you see yourself. It is important to realize that self-image does not necessarily coincide with reality.
   - Congruence v. Incongruence
2. Self-esteem - how much you value yourself.
3. Ideal self - how you wish you could be (body image)

Question 16

Self awareness

Answer 16

“ a dynamic, transformative process of self”

“the use of self-insights and presence knowingly to guide behavior that is genuine and authentic to create a healing interpersonal environment” Eckroth-Bucher, (2010)

Self insight how we think, feel and how that might influence how we act

Self awareness leads to better relationships

Question 17

Introspection

Answer 17

cognitive examining/observing one’s own thoughts, behaviours, beliefs, values, and emotions

Question 18

Intentionality

Answer 18

being deliberate or purposive

Question 19

How self-awareness came into nursing practice – 1960

Answer 19

At first seen as unhealthy and unnceccessary

Now: crucial for holistic care

Becoming part of nursing (not just doing)

Become more empathetic to patients

Question 20

Metacognition

Answer 20

thinking about self-awareness (not just observing)

Question 21

Antecedents

Answer 21

factor that must exist for a phenomenon to be true

Question 22

Attributes

Answer 22

Characteristics that define a phenomenon and differentiate it from others

Question 23

course name

Answer 23

1060 - foundational concepts of nurses

Question 24

Consequences of self awareness

Answer 24

Increased insight into values, attitudes, prejudices, beliefs, assumptions, feelings, motives, needs and countertransferences

Better therapeutic relationships

Consciously responding to situations

Value differences in others

Question 25

Countertransference’s

Answer 25

redirection feelings toward client (ex, changing biases of population of clients like subs abuse patients) - redirecting biases and prejudice

Question 26

3 interrelated activities:

Answer 26

Cognitive (thinking)

Affective (feeling)

Behavioral (acting)

Question 27

“layers” of self-awareness

Answer 27

Superficial – aware of obvious aspects of self

Selective – awareness of things one believes one needs to be aware of

Deep – involves issues known only to oneself – one’s secrets (most intecrate)

Question 28

Further benefits for nurses of self-awareness

Answer 28

Enhances relational skills – safe care provision

Identify strengths & opportunities for development

Develops trust

Helps cope in difficult situations

Enhances understanding of effect on others

Enhances personal well-being

Encourages professional development

Question 29

Reflection

Answer 29

Thinking about past and behaviors and feelings about experiences

Action and course of action

I think I might feel this way… in the future I SHOULD…

Question 30

Competencies CNO

Answer 30

Reflection and self-awareness = expectations

Life long learning commitment

Question 31

Reflection from CNO

Answer 31

Practice reflection is more than just thinking about practice
- Strengths and weaknesses

An intentional process of thinking, analyzing and learning

Identify learning needs

A commitment to action to be better in nursing practice

No end point to learning

Need to be open minded

Question 32

Benefits of practice reflection – Nurse

Answer 32

Improved critical thinking

Empowerment

Greater self-awareness

Personal and professional growth

Question 33

Ways to become more self-aware

Answer 33

Try to look at yourself objectively.

Write in a journal.

Practice meditation or other mindfulness activities.

Ask trusted friends to give you feedback.

Ask for feedback from a trusted colleague or supervisor.