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\nSelf-concept is the opinion or image that an individual has about himself. Social interaction, and the way of relating to the world in general, are very influential aspects in the development of this term.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Self-concept is a term widely used in different types of psychology, although it has been highly developed especially by humanistic psychology.<\/p>\n

In short, self-concept is the image that one has of himself. And to get to this, several factors come together: the influence of the individuals with whom a person habitually relates, and the way in which one perceives himself according to his personality traits, and his own characteristics. All this makes up the self-concept.<\/p>\n

The self-concept is born with the human being, and progressively develops according to the experiences, as well as the situations that occur on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

In addition, it can be modified depending on the events that arise. It is not something immovable, but it depends on what is emerging in the life of a person and the role he plays.<\/p>\n

What is the self-concept made of?<\/h2>\n

Self-concept has two fundamental components: <\/p>\n

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  • Personal identity: <\/strong>Here are factors that are attributed to the individual himself, such as personality traits, his tastes, his personal vision, thoughts, ideas and beliefs.<\/li>\n
  • Social identity: <\/strong>In this section, elements related to a person's social environment intervene, they can be their friends, family, the type of religion to which they belong, the activities they carry out in some type of community, or leisure, the university, or relationships. of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Both factors shape a person's self-concept, and serve to reinforce their identity.<\/p>\n

    What factors influence self-concept? <\/h2>\n

    These are the main factors:<\/p>\n

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    • Attitude:<\/strong> It is the way in which you react to a certain situation. The way in which something in particular is evaluated positively or negatively. This evaluation will make you act according to the perception you have about it. For example, if someone has a good self-concept of being a good speaker, and has to give a speech, surely it will not generate any kind of problem. But if, on the contrary, a person is shy, and his self-image in relation to this is negative, surely doing something like this causes him some discomfort.<\/li>\n
    • Body scheme: <\/strong>The perception that an individual has about their own body, and their physique. The body scheme is highly influenced by current fashions, by social relationships, and by the thoughts one has about one's physical state in general. It is the way a person sees himself, not how others perceive him.<\/li>\n
    • Social valuation: <\/strong>Everything that connects the human being with the rest, and the assessment that they make of him externally. The way in which they perceive it, the relationships that exist between them, the recognition it may have, the criticism, the praise it may receive, among other factors. All of this influences self-concept to a great extent.<\/li>\n
    • Fitness:<\/strong> Self-concept is also influenced by the type of abilities that a person has to do something in particular. What he is good at, or what he does not manage with great dexterity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Difference between self-concept and self-esteem<\/h2>\n

      Self-concept is linked to self-esteem. They differ in that the latter focuses on the most emotional part, it is a more subjective element. In it enter the judgments about oneself, the evaluations and an image focused on the mental plane. In contrast, self-concept is more objective information about how we see ourselves.<\/p>\n

      Ultimately, it must also be added that self-concept is how you see yourself, but that does not mean that your own perception is the same as that of others. For example, someone may be considered shy, but really his group of friends, or colleagues do not perceive him in the same way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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