Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Keywords
lifespan, self concept
Disciplines
Developmental Psychology
Abstract
Self-concept refers to individuals' perceptions of who they are (Marsh & Shavelson, 1985). Conceptually distinct from self-esteem, self-concept addresses how individuals describe themselves in specific areas whereas self-esteem addresses how individuals generally feel (positively or negatively) about themselves. Self-concept is multifaceted and consists of individuals' beliefs about themselves academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Self-concept refers to both how people think about themselves in general and in specific areas (Swann et al., 2007).
Recommended Citation
Yuen, C. Nathalie and Santo, Jonathan B., "Self-Concept from a Developmental Perspective" (2025). Essays in Developmental Psychology. 177.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/edp/177