Factors affecting self-concept/image/esteem
- Created by: SaPpHiRe_LaGoOn
- Created on: 05-05-17 12:57
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- Factors
- Age
- Some: happy, comfortable with ageing
- 0-8yrs: dependent on family
- 9-18yrs: lookforward to independence
- Self-concept: job, moving away etc: positive
- Appearance
- Physical characteristics+non-verbal behaviour: tells others about self-concept
- 9-45yrs: highly important, measured by others
- Some think: un/attractive
- Affected by media
- Life: realise appearance is only small part of identity
- Gender
- Learn about roles+ behaviour expected of men/women
- Most: conform to gender role, important to self-concept
- Last 20yrs: gender roles less traditional
- Sexual orientation
- Society is more accepting for different types of sexuality
- Roles in media: gay, lesbian
- Easier to be comfortable
- Some groups still find it hard to accept
- Age
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