Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations

1. Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations Chapter 2

2. Learning Objectives

3. What is Self-Concept? • the way you see yourself

4. The Four Parts of Self-Concept

5. Ideal Self • Your vision of your future self. • Realistic • Attainable

6. Looking-Glass Self • How you assume others see you

7. Self-Image • The way you truly feel about yourself

8. Real-Self • How you really are when nobody is around

9. Focusing on the Real & Ideal Selves • Carl Rogers (psychologist) said • Ideal self comes from messages your receive from your environment about what you SHOULD be like • The Ideal self may be different than the Real self • People feel bad about themselves • Pay more attention to your Real self and adjust your Ideal self to fit reality

10. Pleasing Yourself and Pleasing Others • Many people like to please others. • women more than men • Girls grow up with media messages that they are valued for their physical appearance. • Having a healthy self-concept means not allowing yourself to be a slave to other people’s opinions.

11. What is Self-Esteem? • what an individual believes himself or herself to be capable, sufficient and worthy of

13. Is Self-Esteem and Work Performance Attached? • Business success depends greatly on one’s level of self-esteem

14. Is Self-Esteem and Work Performance Attached? • A person with lower self-esteem experiences: • Anxiety • Depression • Irritability • Aggression • Feelings of resentment • A person with a healthy self-esteem is: • Open and ready for new experiences • Useful and adaptable at work • Objective and constructive in problem tackling • A valuable and satisfied employee

15. Two Types of Self-Esteem Self-Worth Self-Efficacy Confidence an individual has in their ability to deal with problems when they occur • Positive or negative feelings

16. Where does Self-Esteem Come From?

17. Where does Self-Esteem Come From? Unconditional Positive Regard Conditional Positive Regard Acceptance of individuals as worthy only when they behave in a certain way • Acceptance of individuals as worthy and valuable regardless of their behavior

18. Strategies for Success • Take steps toward achieving a higher self-esteem • Take steps toward combating low self-esteem by defeating the pathological critic

19. Steps toward achieving a higher self-esteem

21. Steps toward achieving a higher self-esteem

22. Steps toward combating low self-esteem by defeating the pathological critic

23. Summary • Self-concept is the foundation of all thoughts, including one’s self-esteem. • Self-concept is divided into four parts: the self-image, real self, looking-glass self, and ideal self. • Self-esteem is defined as the extent to which an individual believes oneself to be capable, sufficient, and worthy. • The two types of self esteem are self-worth and self-efficacy. • With a healthy self-concept and high self-esteem you can become an effective manager of other people, and become someone whom others listen to and respect.