How do you build a strong self-concept?
Improving Your Self-Esteem
- Identify and Challenge Your Negative Beliefs.
- Identify the Positive About Yourself.
- Build Positive Relationships—and Avoid Negative Ones.
- Give Yourself a Break.
- Become More Assertive and Learn to Say No.
- Improve Your Physical Health.
- Take On Challenges.
What happens if your self-concept is negative?
Focusing on negative thoughts may lead to decreased motivation as well as greater feelings of helplessness. This type of critical inner dialogue has even been linked to depression, so it’s definitely something to fix. Those who find themselves frequently engaging in negative self-talk tend to be more stressed.
What is self-concept and why does it matter?
“Our evolving self-concept guides our daily actions, organizes our information processing, and fosters a stout mental predisposition that assists our ego maintain a fibrous self-image. Self-concept is not restricted to a bare assessment of what role we presently fulfill in society.
How do I choose a self-concept measure for research?
If you are interested in using a self-concept measure for research purposes, look first at the development of the instrument, the definition it is based on, and the dimensions or components it measures. It’s important that you choose a tool that aligns with the idea of self-concept that your research uses.
What is the best book on self-concept?
Conceiving the Self. New York, NY: Basic. Saraswat, R. K. (1984). Manual for Self-Concept Questionnaire. Agra, India: National Psychological Corporation. Sebastian, C., Burnett, S., & Blakemore, S. J. (2008). Development of the self-concept during adolescence. Trends in Cognitive Science, 12, 441-446.
What are the different types of self concept?
Self-concept is related to several other “self” constructs, such as self-esteem, self-image, self-efficacy, and self-awareness. In the following section, we will explain these slight—yet important—differences.
