Self-concept
Self-concept is the image a person has of themselves.[1] Self-concept is related to self-awareness. Self-awareness is conscious knowledge of one's own character, personality, feelings, motives, and desires. Know thyself is an ancient and well-accepted philosophical maxim which was inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in the ancient Greek precinct of Delphi.
According to Study.com: "There are several agreed-upon characteristics of the self-concept. They include self- image (how we see ourselves including physical and cognitive evaluations), ideal-self (the person we would like to be or become), and self-worth (this is also known as self-esteem and it is formed by interactions with others)."[2] As far as self-worth, Christians and Jews believe that mankind was made in image of God (Genesis 1:27) and they believe in the fall of man).[3] Furthermore, Christians also believe that once one becomes a Christian, they are a new creation in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).[4][5]
The American basketball coach Rick Patino in his book Success is a Choice wrote about self-esteem:
| “ | Self-esteem comes with a catch, though.
We must deserve it. Only when you have your plan of attack, you become organized, have discipline in your life, your prepared to win - that's when you should give yourself some credit. Only when you proven that you deserve victory. It's counterproductive to boost someone's self-esteem when that person doesn't deserve it.[6] |
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Journal articles
- Self-Concept Structure and the Quality of Self-Knowledge, Journal of Personality. 2015 Oct; 83(5): 535–551. Published online 2014 Oct 30. doi: 10.1111/jopy.12130
See also
- Self-worth
- Core self-evaluations
- Self-criticism
- Self-efficacy
- Self-management
- Self-doubt
- Internalized homophobia
- Jonah complex
- Self-control
- Self-regulation
- Self-awareness
- Grit (personality trait)
- Mental toughness
- Achievement orientation
Excessive pride:
External links
- What is self-concept
- What Is Self-Concept in Psychology?, ThoughtCo
- The Makeup and Theories of Self Concept, PsycheCentral
Notes
- ↑ Self-concept is the image we have of ourselves.
- ↑ Self-concept, Study.com
- ↑ Man as the Image of God
- ↑ 7 Benefits of Being a New Creation in Christ
- ↑ New Creation in Christ
- ↑ Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino, Chapter 2, page 29. Broadway Books. 1997
