FOUNDATION COURSE Sem 2 BMS

FOUNDATION COURSE
UNDERSTANDING SELF AND SELF

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PREVIEW OF THINGS TO COME…
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- Understanding Self. - Self- Image - Emotional
- Importance of - Self- Esteem Development through
Understanding Self. the Life Stage.
- Ideal Self
- What is Self- - Building Up Self-
Concept? Concept.
- Ways in which we
perceive ourselves.
- Components of Self-
Concept.
UNDERSTANDING SELF Importance Of Understanding
Self
 Self Understanding has been recognized as a

 The awareness of & ability to
key competency for individuals to function
understand one’s own thoughts &
efficiently in organization.
actions.
 It influences an individual’s ability to make

 To attain the insights into your attitude,
key decisions about self, others around.
motives, defences, reactions,
weaknesses & strengths.  Understanding the self equips individuals
with making more effective career & life
 It’s a subjective sense of the self & a
choice, the ability to lead, guide & inspire
complex mixture of unconscious &
with authenticity.
conscious thoughts, attitudes &
perceptions
What Is Self- Concept ?
o Self- Concept: Picture or Perception of Ourselves.
COMPONENTS OF SELF- CONCEPT

o Individuals image of the kind of person he or she
is. SELF- IMAGE
o It includes:
 the awareness of being (What I am), &
 awareness of function (What I can do).
SELF- ESTEEM
Ways In Which We Perceive
Ourselves:-
Positive Self- Concept: Negative Self- Concept
IDEAL SELF
- People with Positive Self- - People with Negative Self-

Concept are realistic in their Concept tend to complain
assessment of themselves & constantly & find it difficult to
can admit to a wide range of accept criticism.
feelings, behaviour & needs.
SELF- IMAGE
o DEFINITION:
 The view you have of yourself.
o CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITIVE SELF- IMAGE:

 Feels confident.
 Compares themselves positively with peers.
 Content with how they look and has belief in their own ability.
 Positive feedback received from friends and family on looks and abilities.
o CHARACTERISTICS OF NEGATIVE SELF- IMAGE:

 Doubts own ability.
 Compares themselves negatively with peers and images on social media/TV/magazines.
 Received negative comments from friends and family on physical appearance or mental ability.
o FACTORS AFFECTING SELF- IMAGE:
 Early childhood experiences and social interactions; e.g. parents who pass positive comments to a child can help
contribute to a positive self-image.
 Life events or roles; e.g. a child who is captain of the rugby team is more likely to have a positive self-image that a
child who is bullied at school.
SELF- ESTEEM
o DEFINITION:
 How much value you place on yourself.
o CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH SELF- ESTEEM:

 Willing to try new things in their life.
 Can cope well under pressure.
 Emotionally stable and confident.
 Happy to share their ideas and experiences.
o CHARACTERISTICS OF LOW SELF- ESTEEM:

 Feels worthless.
 Reluctant to try new things.
 Struggles in new or challenging circumstances.
 Do not value their own opinions and sensitive to the opinions of others.
o FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SELF- ESTEEM:

 Parents/carers teaching problem solving skills from a young age (so that a child feels a sense of achievement) can lead to
a positive self-esteem.
 Learning difficulties at school can lead to a child struggling to complete work or maintain friendships, which can lead to
negative self-esteem.
IDEAL SELF
o DEFINITION:
 The way we would like to be.
o SHAPING YOUR IDEAL SELF:

 Analysis of your current and ideal self.
 Identify positive role models.
 Describe your ideal self in specific situations.
 Act As IF…
Emotional Development Through The Life Stage
 Infancy: During this stage, infants develop a sense of self and positive self-esteem through secure attachments with their
caregivers.
 Early Childhood: By the age of four, the child’s self-esteem develops further through the support they receive outside of the
family.
 Adolescence: Several factors affect self-esteem during adolescence. These can include stress within the home, or at school, or
a combination of the two. Coupled with the changes that occur during puberty, these can all have an impact on self-image too.
BUILDING UP SELF- CONCEPT
Building up Self- Concept is primary factor of effective personality & behaviour. The four steps to
build- up self- concept are as follows:
o SELF AWARENESS
o SELF ACCEPTANCE
o SELF REALIZATION
o SELF DISCLOSURE
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FOUNDATION COURSE

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND SELF

 Self Understanding has been recognized as a

 It influences an individual’s ability to make

o Self- Concept: Picture or Perception of Ourselves.

COMPONENTS OF SELF- CONCEPT

- People with Positive Self- - People with Negative Self-

o CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITIVE SELF- IMAGE:

o CHARACTERISTICS OF NEGATIVE SELF- IMAGE:

o CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH SELF- ESTEEM:

o CHARACTERISTICS OF LOW SELF- ESTEEM:

o FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SELF- ESTEEM:

o SHAPING YOUR IDEAL SELF:

Emotional Development Through The Life Stage

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