Self-Esteem

Components of Personality Self-concept: perceptions (positive or negative) of your own characteristics Self-esteem: evaluation (positive or negative) of self-worth Identity: overall sense of who I am and how I fit in

Self Concept Our perceptions, both positive and negative, of our unique attributes, traits, abilities, attitudes, and values that define who we are. Includes our sense of self (who we are and what or who we want to be) Three parts Real self Ideal self Possible self Not fully in place until adolescence and young adulthood

Self Esteem Our overall self evaluation of our value and worth as a person, high or low, that is based on our positive and negative self-perceptions.

Dealing with Low Self Esteem

Dealing with Low Self Esteem Recognize the contributors! Get rid of the trash by challenging with the Truth! Support Self talk Areas of Competency

Self-Efficacy Our adequacy, efficiency, and competence in coping with life Perceived self-efficacy ---> our beliefs in the above Also involves our perception of control (locus of control) Based on: Performance attainment: History of success or failure Most influential Vicarious experiences Seeing those similar in ability succeed or fail Verbal persuasion Genuine encouragement or discouragement from self or others Physiological and emotional arousal Higher the response – the less self-efficacy Lower the response – the higher the self-efficacy

Self-Efficacy Providing positive verbal persuasion Self-efficacy can be enhanced by: Exposing people to success experiences by arranging reachable goals Exposing people to appropriate models who perform successfully Providing positive verbal persuasion Strengthening physiological arousal through: proper diet stress reduction exercise programs