self-concept
how we see or view ourselves internally and externally. to know what makes up your identity
characteristics of positive self-esteem
thinks well of others
expects to be accepted by others
evaluates their own performance more favourably
3 characteristics of self-concept
1: subjective (how we see ourselves)
2: resists change (hard to admit change and fault in yourself, favour information that confirms our self-concept)
3: flexible (depends on context/environment, is always changing ea age, others input)