Roles/self Concept

Question 1

Components and interrelated terms of self concept

Answer 1

1. Identity
2. Body image
3. Role performance
4. Self-esteem

Question 2

Identity

Answer 2

Involves the internal sense of individuality, wholeness and consistency of a person overtime and in different situations.

• how we think of our unique selves

Question 3

Self-concept

Answer 3

How a person perceives and defines self.

Question 4

Body image

Answer 4

Involves attitudes related to the body, including physical appearances, structure, and function.

• Mental images of what one sees do not always match up to the true physical appearance
• this can be very influential especially among adolescents

Question 5

Role performance

Answer 5

Is the way in which an individual perceives their ability to carry out significant roles.

• self worth is the most functional self evaluation tool

Question 6

Self-Esteem

Answer 6

Individuals overall feeling of self worth or the emotional appraisal of self concept

Question 7

Stressors affecting self concept

Answer 7

1. Identity stressors
2. Body image stressors
3. Role performance stressors
4. Self-esteem stressors

Question 8

Identity stressors

Answer 8

Any real or perceived change that threatens a persons identity

Question 9

Body image stressors

Answer 9

Change in appearance, structure or function of a body part that requires an adjustment to body image

Question 10

Stressors in role performance

Answer 10

Role is expected behaviors and patterns associated with one individuals function in various social groups

Question 11

Role conflict

Answer 11

Simultaneously assume 2 or more roles

Parent, student, employee

Question 12

Role ambiguity

Answer 12

Unclear role expectations

• common in adolescent years

Question 13

Role overload

Answer 13

More roles/ more responsibilities within a role than are manageable

Question 14

Role strain

Answer 14

Blends role conflict and role ambiguity

Question 15

Sick role

Answer 15

Involves expectations of others and society regarding how an individual behaves when sick.

You may be sick but others are still counting on you.

Question 16

Family effect on self concept development

Answer 16

Key role in creating and maintaining self concept of its members

Question 17

Nurses effects on self concept development

Answer 17

• Promote positive change
• Need a positive matter of face approach
• need to show genuine interest and acceptance of clients
• own self awareness is critical
• can positively affect clients outcome