Children's Self-concept and Identity Formation

Children's Self-concept and Identity Formation

One. Self-concept

A. Definitions

. Self-concept can be defined as the view one has of him or herself and his or her abilities.

. The term refers to how someone thinks about, evaluates, or perceives themselves. To be aware of oneself is to have a concept of oneself.

. "It is the individual's belief about himself or herself, including the person's attributes and who and what the self is" - Baumeister.

. It is a sense of oneself. The definitions and images one associates with his or her being which differentiates him or her from others.

. Sex, age, height, personality, and likes and dislikes are all part of self-concept.