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This article focuses on the “me” that will be referred to interchangeably as either the “self” or “identity.” We define the self as a multifaceted, dynamic, and temporally continuous set of mental self-representations.
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- Self-Image
- Actual Self
- Self-Esteem
- Ideal Self
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The self-concept is an important term for both social and humanistic psychology. Lewis (1990) suggests that the development of a concept of self has two aspects:
Self-imagerefers to the mental representation or picture that individuals have of themselves, encompassing both physical appearance and personal traits. It’s how people perceive themselves and believe others perceive them. Personal experiences, interactions with others, societal standards, and media influences, can shape this perception. This does ...
While “actual self” and “self-image” are closely related and often used interchangeably in casual discussions, they are distinct concepts within the realm of psychology. Here’s a breakdown of the differences: 1. Actual Self: 1.1. Represents an individual’s current perception of themselves based on attributes, roles, and abilities they believe they ...
Self-esteem (also known as self-worth) refers to the extent to which we like, accept, or approve of ourselves or how much we value ourselves. Self-esteem always involves a degree of evaluation, and we may have either a positive or a negative view of ourselves. 1. Childhood experiences 2. Feedback from others 3. Comparisons with peers 4. Societal st...
Key points about the ideal self: 1. Comparison with Real Self:The ideal self stands in contrast to the “real self,” which represents how a person currently sees themselves. The gap between these two concepts can influence self-esteem. A smaller gap can lead to higher self-esteem, while a larger gap can result in feelings of dissatisfaction or inade...
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Sep 19, 2019 · In this paper, we identify four broad models of self in psychology: self as inner life, social conceptions of identity, relational conceptions of self and conceptions of self based on group identifications.
- Michael F. Mascolo, Surabhika Maheshwari
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Sep 3, 2018 · James (1890) distinguished two understandings of the self, the self as “Me” and the self as “I”. This distinction has recently regained popularity in cogniti...
Apr 25, 2014 · These two quotes capture competing perspectives on one of the most longstanding puzzles of human psychology: What is the self? And, more specifically, is there just one "self" in each person or...
Jan 29, 2024 · Carl Rogers’ self-concept is a central theme in his humanistic theory of psychology. It encompasses an individual’s self-image (how they see themselves), self-esteem (how much value they place on themselves), and ideal self (the person they aspire to be). The self is the humanistic term for who we really are as a person.
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Feb 16, 2019 · First, the self may be seen as a social actor, who enacts roles and displays traits by performing behaviors in the presence of others. Second, the self is a motivated agent, who acts upon inner desires and formulates goals, values, and plans to guide behavior in the future.
