Self-Concept & Self-Esteem
This is shaped by peers, family, media, and culture, and influences how children view themselves.
What is self-concept?
Erikson’s stage for middle childhood is called this, which involves learning competence vs. feeling inadequate.
What is Industry vs. Inferiority?
This common negative social experience can push children toward inferiority.
What is bullying?
Teachers can create this type of environment to help children feel safe and supported.
What is a safe and caring classroom environment?
Young children include these appraisals in their self-concept.
What are the opinions or appraisals of parents, teachers, peers, media, and culture?
When a child compares themselves to others and feels they don’t measure up, this can be negatively affected.
What is self-esteem?
In this stage, children feel pride and confidence when they succeed socially and academically.
What is Industry?
Bullying affects children not only emotionally but also in this part of their life.
What is learning/academic performance?
This type of programs help children learn coping and empathy skills to prevent bullying.
What are anti-bullying programs?
Media can create these, influencing what children consider desirable.
What are cultural images or ideals?
Children in middle childhood have a more realistic sense of self because of increased ________ and experience comparing themselves to others.
What is cognitive flexibility?
When children are rejected or fail socially, they experience this, which lowers their self-esteem.
What is Inferiority?
Cyberbullying, verbal, relational, and physical bullying are examples of this.
What are types of bullying?
Educators can use group work, teamwork, and positive recognition to build this among students.
What is self-esteem or peer attachment?
Children often compare themselves to these, which influences their self-esteem.
What are others or peers?
A discrepancy between a child’s self-perception and others’ expectations can create this type of comparison.
What is a social comparison?
Middle childhood allows children to develop stronger friendships, better social awareness, and increased ________.
What is independence?
The main emotional impact of bullying in middle childhood is a decrease in this.
What is self-esteem?
Regular communication with this group helps teachers monitor bullying at home.
Who are parents or families?
Positive experiences with peers in middle childhood help children develop this, making them feel capable.
What is industry or confidence?