This document defines self-perception and self-concept, and describes their functions. Self-perception is one's mental image of oneself, while self-concept includes all self-perceptions that influence behavior. A positive self-concept is essential to mental and physical health, relationships, and ability to adapt to change. Self-concept greatly influences how one interacts with others and the world, and an individual's view of self affects their ability to function.

1. Presented By:
Rawal Rafiq Leghari
Medicose Nursing Academy
Unit-10

2. Objectives:
 At the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
 Define self perception/ self concept pattern.
 Describe the functions of self and self concept

3. PERCEPTION
Perception
It is the ability to experience,
recognize, organize, and describe the
sensory stimuli.
Sensation
It is the ability to receive and
process stimuli received through the sensory
organs

4. PERCEPTION
Sensory perception
It is the ability to receive
sensory impressions and, through cortical
association, relate the stimuli to past
experiences and to form an impression of
the nature of the stimulus.
Kozier & Erb’s (2008, p. 922).

5. Self Perception:
 The idea that you have about the kind of person you are
People's self-perceptions are often very different from the
way other people perceive them.

6. SELF-CONCEPT
 Self-concept is one’s mental image of oneself. A
positive self concept is essential to a person’s mental
and physical health.
 Individuals with a positive self-concept are better able
to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships
and resist psychological and physical illness.
 An individual possessing a strong self-concept should
be better able to accept or adapt to changes that may
occur over the life span.
 How one views oneself affects one’s interaction with
others.

7. Cont…
 Self-concept involves all of the self-perceptions—
appearance, values, and beliefs—that influence
behavior and are referred to when using the words I or
me. Self-concept influences the following:
 How one thinks, talks, and acts
 How one sees and treats another person
 Choices one makes
 Ability to give and receive love
 Ability to take action and to change things.

8. SELF-CONCEPT
Function of self concept:
 It affects every aspect of life, including
relationships, functional abilities, and
health status
 Self-concept is what helps make each
individual unique

9. Functions of self and self concept
 Though neither visible nor tangible, a
positive self-concept is one of the greatest
strengths a person can possess
 Because self-concept is an individual’s frame
of reference for perceiving and interacting
with the world, it exerts a powerful
influence on one’s life

10. Cont….
Function of self and self concept:
 Self-concept greatly influences health status
For example, a person with a positive self-concept is
more likely to care for one’s self—physically,
emotionally, and spiritually.
Kozier & Erb’s (2008, p. 923).

11. Cont…
Function of self
One’s view of self affects the ability to
function
 A person who sees self as a competent
individual will behave competently and vice
versa.
 Individuals with a positive self-concept
approach new experiences and tasks with
confidence; they expect to be accepted by
others and to succeed

12. Cont…
Function of self
 Conversely, the person with a negative self-
concept tends to shy away from others and
to avoid challenges.

13. Self PERCEPTION/SELF-CONCEPT
COMPONENTS OF SELF-CONCEPT:
Self-concept is composed of four
components:
1. Identity
2. Body image
3. Self-esteem
4. Role performance