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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Pueblo_Community_College/GT-SS3%3A_Intercultural_Communication/02%3A_Cultural_Diversity_and_Context/2.04%3A_Self_and_IdentityTo understand our communication interactions with others, we must first understand ourselves. Although each of us experiences ourselves as a singular individual, our sense of self is actually made up ...To understand our communication interactions with others, we must first understand ourselves. Although each of us experiences ourselves as a singular individual, our sense of self is actually made up of three separate, yet integrated components: self-awareness, self-concept, and self-esteem.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Communication_in_the_Real_World_-_An_Introduction_to_Communication_Studies/02%3A_Communication_and_Perception/2.04%3A_Improving_PerceptionThis page discusses strategies for improving self-perception and the perception of others. It highlights the importance of avoiding rigid schemata, being critical of socializing forces, and understand...This page discusses strategies for improving self-perception and the perception of others. It highlights the importance of avoiding rigid schemata, being critical of socializing forces, and understanding self-fulfilling prophecies to enhance self-awareness. To improve perception of others, it emphasizes empathetic listening, awareness of stereotypes and prejudice, and self-reflection.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Developmental_Psychology/Lifespan_Development_-_A_Psychological_Perspective_2e_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/05%3A_Middle_and_Late_Childhood/5.11%3A_Socioemotional_Development_in_Middle_and_Late_ChildhoodErikson argued that children in middle and late childhood are very busy or industrious. They are constantly doing, planning, playing, and getting together with friends. This is an active time and when...Erikson argued that children in middle and late childhood are very busy or industrious. They are constantly doing, planning, playing, and getting together with friends. This is an active time and when they are gaining a sense of how they measure up when compared with peers. Erikson believed that if these industrious children can be successful in their endeavors, they will get confidence for future challenges. If not, a sense of inferiority can be haunting during middle and late childhood.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/Sociology_of_the_Family/03%3A_Culture/3.06%3A_Social_ComparisonWhen athletes compete in a race, they are able to observe and compare their performance against those of their competitors. In the same way, all people naturally engage in mental comparisons with the ...When athletes compete in a race, they are able to observe and compare their performance against those of their competitors. In the same way, all people naturally engage in mental comparisons with the people around them during the course of daily life. These evaluations can impact our motivation and feelings. In this module, you will learn about the process of social comparison: its definition, consequences, and the factors that affect it.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/COM_1090%3A_Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Among_Family_Friends__and_at_Work/03%3A_The_Self/3.01%3A_The_Self_(Libretext_Version)The test was not scored, but parents, teachers are students were given “results.” One-half the class was told it was brilliant: by the end of the year, the third graders would be reading at the high s...The test was not scored, but parents, teachers are students were given “results.” One-half the class was told it was brilliant: by the end of the year, the third graders would be reading at the high school level and doing math several years above the third-grade level.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Developmental_Psychology/Lifespan_Development_-_A_Psychological_Perspective_2e_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/06%3A_Adolescence/6.10%3A_Psychological_Development_in_AdolescenceAs self-concept differentiates, so too does self-esteem. In addition to the academic, social, appearance, and physical/athletic dimensions of self-esteem in middle and late childhood, teens also add p...As self-concept differentiates, so too does self-esteem. In addition to the academic, social, appearance, and physical/athletic dimensions of self-esteem in middle and late childhood, teens also add perceptions of their competency in romantic relationships, on the job, and in close friendships (Harter, 2006). Self-esteem often drops when children transition from one school setting to another, such as shifting from elementary to middle school, or junior high to high school (Ryan, Shim, & Makara,
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/Sociology_of_the_Family/05%3A_Socialization/5.05%3A_Self_and_IdentityPsychologists have approached the study of self in many different ways, but three central metaphors for the self repeatedly emerge. First, the self may be seen as a social actor, who enacts roles and ...Psychologists have approached the study of self in many different ways, but three central metaphors for the self repeatedly emerge. First, the self may be seen as a social actor, who enacts roles and displays traits by performing behaviors in the presence of others. Second, the self is a motivated agent, who acts upon inner desires and formulates goals, values, and plans to guide behavior in the future. Third, the self eventually becomes an autobiographical author.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/TED_1200_-_Child_and_Adolescent_Development/05%3A_Middle_Childhood/5.13%3A_Socioemotional_Development_in_Middle_and_Late_ChildhoodErikson argued that children in middle and late childhood are very busy or industrious. They are constantly doing, planning, playing, and getting together with friends. This is an active time and when...Erikson argued that children in middle and late childhood are very busy or industrious. They are constantly doing, planning, playing, and getting together with friends. This is an active time and when they are gaining a sense of how they measure up when compared with peers. Erikson believed that if these industrious children can be successful in their endeavors, they will get confidence for future challenges. If not, a sense of inferiority can be haunting during middle and late childhood.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Hawaii_Community_College_at_Palamanui/FamR_230_-_Human_Development/09%3A_Adolescence_2/9.04%3A_Psychological_Development_in_AdolescenceAs self-concept differentiates, so too does self-esteem. In addition to the academic, social, appearance, and physical/athletic dimensions of self-esteem in middle and late childhood, teens also add p...As self-concept differentiates, so too does self-esteem. In addition to the academic, social, appearance, and physical/athletic dimensions of self-esteem in middle and late childhood, teens also add perceptions of their competency in romantic relationships, on the job, and in close friendships (Harter, 2006). Self-esteem often drops when children transition from one school setting to another, such as shifting from elementary to middle school, or junior high to high school (Ryan, Shim, & Makara,
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Collin_College/SOCI_1306%3A_Social_Problems/05%3A_Groups/5.10%3A_Social_ComparisonWhen athletes compete in a race, they are able to observe and compare their performance against those of their competitors. In the same way, all people naturally engage in mental comparisons with the ...When athletes compete in a race, they are able to observe and compare their performance against those of their competitors. In the same way, all people naturally engage in mental comparisons with the people around them during the course of daily life. These evaluations can impact our motivation and feelings. In this module, you will learn about the process of social comparison: its definition, consequences, and the factors that affect it.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/03%3A_Perceiving_and_Understanding/3.06%3A_Summary_of_Perceiving_and_the_SelfThe text explains that our self-concept is our overall idea of who we are, formed through interactions and social comparisons. Self-esteem derives from our evaluations of our self-concept and skills, ...The text explains that our self-concept is our overall idea of who we are, formed through interactions and social comparisons. Self-esteem derives from our evaluations of our self-concept and skills, known as self-efficacy, as well as comparisons between our actual, ideal, and ought selves, as per self-discrepancy theory. Social comparison and self-discrepancy theories impact self-concept and self-esteem, influencing communication and behavior through judgments of self-worth.
