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• Self-concept


  The individual's belief about himself or herself
• Self-concept


  • It is learned, not inherent
  • It is influenced by biological, environmental, and social factors
  • It does not always align with our reality
• Characteristics of self-concept


  • It shows uniquely in each person
  • It ranges from very positive to very negative
  • It carries emotional, intellectual, and functional dimensions
  • It changes in the context
  • It changes over time
  • It influences individual's life
• Actual self


  Who we actually are, how we think, feel, look and act, our self-image and public self
• Ideal self


  How we want to be, an idealized image developed over time through learning and experience
• A complex negotiation happens between actual self and ideal self when the way that you are isn't aligned with how you want to be, resulting in mental distress or anxiety
• Alignment between actual self and ideal self is important to achieve mental well-being or peace of mind
• Personal effectiveness


  Making use of all personal resources (talents, skills, energy, and time) to achieve one's goal
• Key elements towards personal effectiveness

  • Talent
  • Life experiences
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
• Skills that will help in achieving personal effectiveness

  • Determination
  • Self-confidence
  • Persistence
  • Managing stress
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creativity
  • Generating ideas
• Ways to build on strengths and work on weaknesses


  • Recognize and accept weaknesses
  • Believe in yourself
  • Stop procrastinating
  • Be prepared
  • Get guidance from someone you trust
  • Explore lots of possibilities
• Adolescence


  Critical period of development characterized by significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, involving formation of identity, exploration of relationships, and navigation of societal expectations
• Advantages of media influence on body image and sexuality perceptions of adolescence

  • Education and awareness
  • Representation and inclusivity
  • Empowerment and advocacy
• Disadvantages of media influence on body image and sexuality perceptions of adolescence

  • Unrealistic beauty standards
  • Sexualization and objectification
  • Social comparison and pressure
• Feelings


  Emotional experiences or perceptions of events in the body, closely related to emotions
• Actions/behavior


  The way you act or respond to a situation or stimulus
• Thoughts


  The ideas that run through your mind
• Fight or flight response


  Physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival
• Stages of adolescence


  • Early adolescence (10-13)
  • Middle adolescence (14-17)
  • Late adolescence (18-21 and beyond)
• Developmental task


  A task that arises at or about a certain period in life, unsuccessful achievement of which leads to inability to perform tasks associated with the next stage in life
• Developmental tasks of adolescence

  • Achieving mature relations with both sexes
  • Achieving a masculine or feminine social role
  • Accepting one's physique
  • Achieving emotional independence of adults
  • Preparing for marriage and family life
  • Preparing for an economic career
  • Acquiring a set of values and an ethical system as a guide to behavior
  • Desiring and achieving socially responsible behavior
• Challenges experienced during adolescence

  • Depression
  • Peer pressure
  • Pre-marital sex
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Identity crisis
  • Maturity
• Significant people in the life of an adolescent

  • Family
  • Peers
  • Community leaders