Actual Self vs. Ideal Self: A Review of Self-Esteem Abstract This paper will serve as a review of the actual self vs. ideal self and illustrate that discrepancies in behaviors associated with the need for positive self-esteem‚ the need for self-gratification and the consequences do exist. It will reveal that a burden within whom we are and who we wish to be is evident and unavoidable unless there is an awareness of this distress. Self-esteem also known as pride‚ self-respect or a favorable
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ensures success. Throughout this paper‚ I will explore observations for how I’ve cultivated and refined these goals and objectives‚ recalling memories and those defining moments‚ when my vision became clear. I will discuss my plan for achieving my ideal self thru my career and life aspirations in coordination with my intellectual agenda‚ inclusive of the many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I have always known I am destined for greatness. My Vision‚ Values‚ and Aspirations – the creation
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"Self-Concept" written by Barry Joel Desaine (March 2010) Email: bjdesaine@yahoo.com SELF-CONCEPT Sensing that he is a distinct and separate existence from others through time and space‚ a man becomes aware of his existential self from infancy. As he matures he also becomes aware of his categorical self through the realization that he has characteristics or attributes that distinguishes him from other objects in his environment. These two aspects – the existential self and the categorical
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searching for a journal article‚ we came across one study that we thought was very relevant to today’s world. It was a study by authors Martin Eisend and Jana Moller that proved that TV viewing did increase the incongruence between the ideal self and the real self among women as well as men. Since the beginning of technology and its advancements‚ the media has never been as strong in influencing people as it is today. This especially holds true to younger generations because they are more
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follow their expectations‚ because it is thought of as the right way to live. Due to this influence‚ society has a negative impact on the individuals who are a part of it. Society forces conformity on others‚ has individuals acting selfish‚ and lowers self-esteem which ultimately has a negative effect on individuals. Society influences people into conformity. Conformity means to be or become similar in form‚ nature‚ or character. A huge type of conformity is peer pressure. Like a student being coerced
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THE UNDESIRED SELF AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE: A LATENT VARIABLE ANALYSIS By: Ann G. Phillips‚ Paul J. Silvia‚ and Matthew J. Paradise Phillips‚ A. G.‚ Silvia‚ P. J.‚ & Paradise‚ M. J. (2007). The undesired self and emotional experience: A latent variable analysis. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology‚ 26‚ 1035-1047. Made available courtesy of Guilford Press: http://www.guilford.com/cgibin/cartscript.cgi?page=periodicals/jnsc.htm&cart_id=951774.7814 ***Note: Figures may be missing from this format
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ways within different cultures. In American literature the ideal of self improvement is exemplified in the writings of John Smith‚ Anne Bradstreet‚ William Bradford‚ and Thomas Jefferson. The works presented “A Description of New England” by John Smith‚ “Of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford‚ “To My Dear and Loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet‚ and “The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson” will show a concentration on the idea of self-improvement. Although each of these writers has many differences
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The Self The Self A system of thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behaviors that continue over time and events 1. Self-concept: how we think about ourselves 2. Self-esteem: how we feel about ourselves Self-Perception Theory If other sources of information are absent‚ we learn things about our self by observing our own behavior For example‚ how do you know if you are or were hungry? Imagined behaviors “Looking Glass” Self Reaction of others is an important
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association between self-deception and moral self-concept as functions of self-consciousness Hui Jing Lu‚ Lei Chang ⇑ Department of Educational Psychology‚ The Chinese University of Hong Kong‚ Hong Kong a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Received 27 March 2011 Received in revised form 9 July 2011 Accepted 13 July 2011 Available online 6 August 2011 Keywords: Self-deception Morality Self-consciousness Helping intention a b s t r a c t Regulated by self-consciousness‚ self-deception is a part
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The Self: Self-concept and Self-esteem Outline and The ABC’s of self Affect: How do we evaluate ourselves (self-esteem)‚ enhance our self-images‚ and defend against threats to our self-esteem? Behavior: How do we regulate our actions and present ourselves according to interpersonal demands (self-presentation)? Cognition: How do we come to know ourselves‚ develop a self-concept‚ and maintain a stable sense of identity Self-Concept Self-Concept: The sum total of beliefs that people
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