1. The self concept
Bsc Health Studies Penni Neale

2. What is the self concept
The self concept describes
The perception or image
we hold about ourselves
We may hide this from others
It is what we believe about ourselves.

3. When is it formed? as soon as you are born through childhood
it continues to develop
throughout our lives

4. How is it formed?
From messages we receive from
the world around us
Life experiences
Positive regard from significant
others Family, Friends , teachers.
Conditions of worth
It is continuously reinforced
by interactions with others.

5. Conditions of worth are:
A second valuing process based on the evaluations of significant others in our lives that we internalise and own for ourselves.
They can help and hinder the growth process

6. Conditions of worth Positive regard is a learned need developed
in early childhood
They are conditions
bestowed on you
By others to make
you feel valued /
Loved and
accepted
Each child needs feel
Love and acceptance
Our conditions of worth
will affect our self-esteem

7. What are the components of the self concept?
Physical
Social
Emotional
Academic

8. The physical Self: ( relates to that which is concrete)
what we look like
our sex
height
weight
health
fitness
the clothes we wear
what kind of car we drive
what kind of home we live in

9. The Social Self
The social self-concept describes how we relate to other people.
Family
Making friends
Close relationships

10. Intellectual Self
a general academic self-concept of how good we are overall
More specifically in maths science, language arts, social science etc

11. Emotional Self Self awareness understanding your own feelings
Working with the feelings of others
Getting on with others especially if they are sad/angry.
Concentrating on what you need to do.

12. What does the self concept involve?
How clever we think
we are?
Our ability to take risks
The
Self concept
How we
communicate
with others?
How we cope with
problems?
How popular we are
with others?
How we apply ourselves
at work and in academic
areas?

13. Complete the worksheet
Activity:
Think of a client that you work with a friend or yourself.
What is your/ their self concept in relation to?
1) Physical
2) Emotional
3) Academic
4) Social
What conditions of worth have they/you received that has helped/hindered the development of your/ their self concept in relation to the above?
Complete the worksheet