Development of the self in society : UNIT 1 Self-concept formation and self-motivation


New words


self-concept: how you see yourself and how you think others see you


self-motivation: when you want to do or achieve things without being told to do so by someone else


1.1 The concepts: Self-concept formation and self-motivation


Remember that self-concept means how you see yourself and the things you know about yourself, such as your strengths and weaknesses. It is also how you think others see you. Self-motivation is when you want to do or achieve things without being told to do so by someone else.


1.1.1 Factors that influence self-concept formation and self-motivation


Different factors influence self-concept formation. Look at what these teens have to say:


All the I feel good


when my family and friends


encourage me to succeed.


It gives me a boost when my


netball coach says “Well done!”


Helping other people in the


community is important in my religion.


If I don’t do well


in school I feel like a failure.


I feel good about


myself when I succeed in something I do.


I feel really good when my team


scores a goal in a match.


teen magazines say I should have started


shaving by now. What’s wrong with me?


I feel good when


someone asks me for advice about something.


Activity 1


Identify factors that influence self-concept formation


Work in pairs. Read and discuss what the teens above are saying. 1 What factors influence the way they feel and think about themselves? 2 What factors influence the way you feel and think about yourself? Identify any factors, other than the ones you identified in Question 1, that could influence your self-concept.


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