self-concept - a set of representations of the person about himself, reflective part.The fact that the individual is drawn, is more or less stable and realize them.Often the term is used instead of the more neutral word "identity".
self-concept: problem definition
Difficulties with accurate determination of this concept arise due to the fact that what people mean by "I" is too general.After all, as the context requires a different can describe any elementary word, and especially it concerns such abstract concepts as "identity" and so on. N. For example, Spirkin consider the "I" in terms of the element and the support of self-consciousness.Mikhailov wondered where originate the human capacity for creativity.A whole group of psychologists consider the "I" in several ways: as the beginning of the conscious self, as the inner core of the individual, as a system of his image of himself.Burns connects it with self-esteem.He believes that self-concept - it's not only that the individual is of himself, and the fact that he thinks of himself as assesses its operations, it plans for the future.Self-consciousness is directly related to how it performs its function in society.For example, a professional self-concept of the teacher, then as a teacher, he sees himself defines his willingness to teach and work with children in general.Thus, it is clear that the definition of the concept may vary depending on the method of examination, but may also have a plurality of derivatives.
structure of self-concept
person can perceive and evaluate themselves through their body, their abilities, through a relationship in society, and other displays.In this regard, self-concept traditionally has three components.
1. Cognitive component.This set of beliefs about the man himself.The hierarchy of the properties that the individual ascribes to himself, is unstable.They can change places, disappear and be replaced by new ones.It all depends on what the expectations are with respect to the person himself.Also, the cognitive component is represented in the mind of the individual in the form of occupied status and performed roles in society.
2. Estimated component.This relationship of the individual to the characteristics it possesses, their self-esteem.For example, if a person is strong, it does not mean that he likes a given quality.The formation of self-esteem affects:
1) How self-image correspond to the ideal "I".
2) How do they compare with the expectations of society.
3) The way in which the individual evaluates its activities after its identification with human activity from the same group (religious, professional, and so on. D.).
3. The behavioral component.This is a view of man's own actions.After all, as he himself nor evaluated, whoever imagined he could not ignore his behavior, that he can really, and that only "attributed".
measurement image of "I»
self-concept and its components are studied by psychologists using various techniques.One of the most popular has been developed in 1989 by RS Panteleyev.This MIS - self-study methods.It consists of nine scales: self-confidence, inner honesty, self-leadership, self-worth, self-attitude, reflected outward samoprivyazannost, self-acceptance, self-blame and internal conflicts.
