Compared to our physical concept of self, this element of our sense of self is more difficult — or some would argue, impossible — to shake. In the 1960s, ...

Self-esteem vs self-concept. When distinguishing self-esteem from self-concept, Alcocer describes the former as “how I feel in relation to everything I know about myself,” and adds that “if we ...

This inquiry focusses upon recent concerns with student self-concept as an illustration of the difficulties in relating social science research to educational policy and practice. Early research into ...

Once you put aside the overgeneralized concept of self-esteem, you can find what’s really holding you back. Then you have a choice: Work on it or decide it’s not worth the effort.

And self-hatred is not the only way a person can have a distorted self-concept, and therefore require different treatment. Dr Aguirre's approach is designed to help patients see their true selves ...

There are other aspects of the sense of self, too. We also have a self-concept of who we are, shaped by our beliefs, feelings and perceptions about ourselves.