Question

Importance of self concept and self esteem in adolescence

Answer 1

IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CONCEPT AND SELF-ESTEEM IN ADOLESCENT

A high self-concept fosters a better sense of self-efficacy, enhancing learning strategies that facilitate information processing. Risky sexual behaviours are highlighted among the attitudes and behaviours associated with low self- esteem or self-concept.

Objectives

To determine the relationship between socio-demographic, school context and psychological variables (self-esteem and self-concept) with knowledge about HIV/AIDS among adolescents in secondary education in Portugal.

Methods

Quantitative, cross-sectional, analytical, descriptive and correlational study, with a sample of 971 adolescents in secondary education. The evaluation protocol includes: the socio-demographic questionnaire, Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (Romano, Negreiro & Martins, 2007), the Self-Concept Clinical Inventory (Vaz Serra, 1984), and the Knowledge Scale about AIDS for Adolescents (Zimet et al., 1989).

Results

Adolescents aged 14-21 have high self-esteem (47.40%) and high self-concept (45.30%). Adolescents with high self-esteem show more knowledge (mean = 15.36, sd = 4.28), and those who have low self-esteem have less knowledge (mean = 13.20, sd = 5.89). The differences between groups are significant (f = 21,695; p = 0.000). When we analyse self-concept we conclude, that adolescents with high self-concept are those which show more knowledge; on the other hand, adolescents with low self-concept are those with less knowledge. Furthermore, note that the differences are between low and moderate self-concept (p = 0.000) and low and high self-concept (p = 0.000).

Conclusion

Among attitudes and behaviours related to low self-esteem and self-concept are risk behaviours in the context of sexuality – non-use or inconsistent use of condoms during sexual intercourse. The HIV/AIDS infection was responsible for significant changes in the health field giving rise to the discussion of sexual behaviours associated with beliefs, values and myths because it is a disease whose transmission is very directly related to sexuality.

Answer 2

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Self-concept is generally thought of as our individual perceptions of our behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics. ... Self-concept tends to be more malleable when people are younger and still going through the process of self-discovery and identity formation.

Our self-concept is important because it influences how we think, feel, and act in everyday organizational life. ... The self-concept is, of course, only one of many factors that affect managerial thinking, feeling, and behavior, but it is undoubtedly one of the most powerful influences on many important behaviors.

An unhealthy self-concept implies that you have a low value of yourself. And when we have a low value of ourselves we typically lack the confidence needed to move boldly in the direction of our goals...

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