What is Self-Concept?
Describe yourself with three words.
Examples: Student, brother, drummer, sporty, honest, introvert, adventurous
What does it mean to be multifaceted?
Multifaceted means having many pieces or parts
What are two influences on Self-Concept?
Your experiences, what others tell you, comparing yourself to others, messages from media, and what you believe others think about you.
Share one way you are socially different than you were in elementary school.
Examples: More introverted or more extroverted, more friends, stronger friendships
What is your future self-concept?
Who you want to be and how you want to show up in the world.
What is Self-Concept?
Self-Concept is the way you see and think about yourself.
What are the four types of self-concept we discussed in class?
Emotional (personality), Physical (appearance and abilities), Social (you in social situations), and Academic (yourself as a student).
Why can comparing yourself to others too much be harmful?
By focusing on others, you might not see your own positive qualities, strengths, and successes. Constant comparing can lead to negative thinking about yourself, which can affect your actions and decisions.
Share one way you are emotionally different than you were in elementary school.
Examples: You care more about school than before, you feel more happiness from being outdoors, you care more about your close friends.
Share one thing you would like to stay the same about your self-concept in 5 years.
Examples: I want to still be an extrovert, I want to still care about writing, I want to value family the same.
Is your self-Concept the same as how other people see you? Why or why not?
Example: No because not everyone who meets me knows how I feel internally about myself, they don't know that I am creative/sporty/caring.
What other pieces are part of your self-concept?
Culture/family background, interests and hobbies, how you see yourself on social media, relationships
TV shows, movies, songs, social media, books, characters.
What can cause your self-concept to change over time?
Examples: Your body changing physically, taking new classes, trying new clubs and sports, making new friends, losing friends, media
Share one thing you want to change about your self-concept in 5 years.
Examples: I want to be more social, I want to workout more and make exercise/sports a bigger part of my self-concept, I want to develop my hobbies more.
Why is Self-Concept important?
Self-concept is important because the way you see yourself affects your actions and decisions.
Are all parts of self-concept positive?
How can social media play a part in harmful comparisons with others?
On social media, you often see people’s best moments, not their struggles or the ups and downs of real life. That can create unrealistic expectations for yourself.
For example, seeing people on social media achieve their goals can be motivating, but can also seem quick and easy. If your experience is different, your self-concept might suffer.
Give an example of how the media that interests you has changes since you were younger.
Example: Different TV shows, books, music, and more social media
Why is it important to envision the person you want to become?
It helps you create a path to achieve your goals.
What are the benefits of a positive self-concept?
A positive self-concept can help you feel good about yourself, bounce back from challenges, and build strong connections with others.
Does Self-Concept change over time?
Yes! Some parts will stay the same and some will change.
Give an example of how misinterpreting other's actions can negatively impact your self-concept.
Example: If you think everyone at the party thinks you are boring, you may not speak to people because you begin to view yourself as uninteresting. However, maybe everyone thought you were feeling overwhelmed and were waiting for you to approach them to give you space.
Does everyone's self-concept change at the same rate?
no, some people see themselves the same way for a long time, while others find that almost all of their self-concept pieces change at some point. Many people fall somewhere in between.
Do you think having a clear vision of your self-concept can affect your decisions and actions now? Why or why not?
Example: Yes because I know where I want to be so I will make decisions to achieve this.