CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A person’s self-image is based on how they see themselves, while self-concept is a more comprehensive evaluation of the self, largely based on how a person sees themselves, values themselves, thinks about themselves, and feels about themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Self-concept is how we perceive our behaviors, abilities, and unique characteristics.1 For example, beliefs such as “I am a good friend” or “I am a kind person” are part of an overall self-concept.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our self-concept is the overall idea of who we think we are. It is developed through our interactions with others and through social comparison that allows us to compare our beliefs and behaviors to others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Self-concept can be shaped by feedback received from parents, siblings, teachers, community, and coaches. Temperament, context, cultural heritage, gender, life experiences, and the media can also shape who a person thinks he/she is, and even how they feel about themselves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Self-image is a product of learning. Early childhood influences, such as parents and caregivers, have a major influence on our self-image. They are mirrors reflecting back to us an image of ourselves. Our experiences with others such as teachers, friends, and family add to the image in the mirror.