Essay On My Self Concept

Self Concept is defined as “an idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others”. It is like a mental mirror that reflects how we view ourselves, not simply our physical features, but the emotions, talents, likes, dislikes etc (Adler, 56). A person’s self-concept has proven to be the single greatest factor in determining whether people who are on the receiving end of a conversation interpret what the initiator’s motives are (Adler, 49). One of the most important elements within self concept is self-esteem. Self-esteem is the part of the self concept that involves the evaluations of self worth (Adler, 57). This is considered as one of the most important elements due to the impact that self-esteem

In Carolyn Cunningham’s Book Social Networking and Impression Management, the presentation of self can be seen in terms of how we arrange for such performances (Cunningham, 16). The way we feel about ourselves strongly influences how we interpret others’ behaviour. I believe that I am a very empathetic person who can sometimes be easily influenced and can be persuaded into believing what I think is right. There are many different occurrences throughout my life that can clearly identify with this definition of myself. Three theoretical concepts that contribute to my self-concept are the self fulfilling prophecy, culture, and personality. While I believe that these three concepts are factors that contribute to my self concept, I am aware that all self concepts are subjective, and this is most likely created in my bias as to who I believe I am at my most

Personality is shaped by the self concept and can also be shaped by it as well as by communication (Adler, 63). Personality assists me with characterizing others. My personality is greatly influenced by the self concept I have of being empathetic. My personality is shaped by my empathetic self, and the characteristics that go along with it. Being an older sibling has had an impactful influence on my personality and my self concept as a whole. I have always felt responsible for my younger sister, and I believe that it has contributed to the fact that I am easily influenced by what I think is right. Having a younger sister has also contributed to my empathetic self concept due to the fact that I am constantly viewing situations from her perspective as well as my own. I have learned how to understand where other peoples’ opinions are coming from, and have learned how to view difficult and confusing situations through their perspective. Having a younger sibling has made me become a more open and caring person that if I hadn’t had a sibling. My personality was also influenced by past and present significant others. I have noticed that my personality has changed to a more empathetic and more understanding personality as I have grown and made new significant others in my life as well as keeping consistent significant others close. My family as well as my