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MODULE 8

Concept of Self: Concepts


Related to the Self
Cristine Joy M. Rovero
Raven Refugio
Carl Rogers, a psychologist, was the proponent of the self theory. The self is
made up of many self-perceptions, abilities, and personality characteristics that
are organized and consistent with one another.

Rogers (1983) contends that self-concept plays an important role in personality


because it influences human behaviors, feelings, and thoughts.

Self-concept refers to how people see or describe themselves (Plotnik &


Kouyoumdjan, 2014) . It is the subjective perception of who people are and what
they are like, or “the person I think I am or the person I wish to be” (Rogers,
1953) .
 A positive or negative self-concept reflects a dominant or prevailing trend of positivism or negativism in the
self.

There are two kinds of selves: the real self and the ideal self.

Real-self is the image or picture of the self based on a person’s actual experiences and represents
how he/she really or actually sees himself/herself. It is what one thinks he/she in terms of personal
characteristics and abilities.

Ideal self is the self based on one’s hope and wishes. It reflects how on likes to see himself/herself to
be.
The personalities, who knows you best – your abilities, talents, personality, and characteristics – is you. You
know your positive or high points as well as your negative or low points.

Your abilities and the positive aspects of your personality should be put to good use in helping improve the lives
of others and the community at large.
DISCREPANCY IN THE SELF – CONCEPT

Rogers (1953) states that there is usually a contradiction or discrepancy between the real self and the
ideal self. This difference may result in discomfort and personality problems which can be resolves by
paying more attention to one’s actual experiences, positive experiences and paying less attention to the
expectation of others.

Take the example of John who likes science. His grades in science are considered as “average” and
many of his classmates in fact have higher grades than he has, however, he hopes and dreams of making
scientific discoveries and an eminent scientist in the future.
An obscure view of the self may also result due to a wide discrepancy between the real self and
ideal self. Failure to achieve the ideal self may lead to a “drop” in self-concept. Eventually, the
individual might even develop a negative self-concept.

Positive regard is believed to be important for the healthy development of one’s self-concept
and for successful interpersonal relationships (Liebert &Spiegler,1994). Positive regard includes
love, sympathy, warmth, acceptance, and respect which people crave from family, friends, and
other significant people.

Conditional positive regard refers to positive regard received as a result of acceptable


behavior or living up to the expectations and standards of others.
Unconditional positive regard, on the other hand refers to love and acceptance received by a
person regardless of who he/she is or what he/she does.

It is expected for people to have discrepancies between their selves and what they dream or
wish to become.

The development of self-concept starts from the home. You will soon become parents. Thus, it is
very important that you provide your children with the environment and opportunities that will
enable them to develop good self-concepts. As well as give and show them love, support, and
respect so that they will grow up with positive concepts.

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