Self concept

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

self esteem

See for

self control, self efficacy

Broader Terms

developmental psychology

Related Terms

body image, identity, locus of control

Scope Note

appraisal or evaluation of oneself.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Self-concept is the cognitive or thinking aspect of self (related to one's self-image) and generally refers to "the totality of a complex, organized, and dynamic system of learned beliefs, attitudes and opinions that each person holds to be true about his or her personal existence" (Purkey, 1988).
• Self-concept is one of the most popular ideas in psychological literature.
• After more than a decade of relative neglect, self-concept is enjoying renewed popularity and attention by both researchers and practitioners.
• Scheirer & Kraut (1979) suggested that self-concept is a multi-faceted construct and cautioned against oversimplifying the term.
• Written for nursing school: Self-concept is the capability of being able to see ourselves "from the outside"; the picture we gain of how other see us.

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