scholarly journals The connection between chronic diseases and self-image and self-esteem

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Bojana Filej ◽  
Boštjan Žvanut ◽  
Boris Miha Kaučič
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Common Chronic Disease ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Multidimensional Self Concept Scale ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: With aging, the incidence of chronic diseases among elderly increases, as about 88% of them have at least one chronic condition, with 50% having at least two. The presence of these diseases influences their self-image and self-esteem. This study aimed to identify the effects of chronic diseases on self-esteem and self-image in the group of elderly people. Methods: A quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire was employed, where Rosenberg questionnaire with an adapted measurement scale was used for evaluating self-esteem, while Marsh’s adjusted Multidimensional self-concept scale was used for assessing self-image. Results: The survey involved 51 respondents: 25.5% were male, and 74.5% were female, the average age of the respondents was 77.0 years. 60.8 % of them reported high blood pressure, 31.4% rheumatism, 25.5% osteoporosis and 23.5% diabetes. “Rheumatism” was statistically significantly associated with two elements of self-esteem: the “athletic self-esteem” and “inclusion”, whereas the claim for self-assessment “I can do things as good the majority of other people” was associated to the incidence of  “diabetes”. Conclusions: The results of our study indicate that rheumatism, as a most common chronic disease among this population, has a significant impact on some elements of self-image and self-esteem. Further research should focus on the concepts of self-esteem and self-image of this population.

scholarly journals Crafting, Constructing and Developing a Nurses’ Professional Identity Scale (NPIS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Shehnaaz Moola
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Randomized Sampling ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Nursing Professional

The main objective was to measure the professional identity of nurses and to evaluate the ways to measure and develop the Nurse’s Professional Identity Scale (NPIS) as perceived by Saudi student nurses. The study employed a quantitative research design to assess the measurement scale of Nurse’s Professional Identity. Data collection was done through a questionnaire from 442 student nurses, who have been recruited through a randomized sampling approach. A factor analysis identified five-factor dimensions within a multi-dimensional structure of 45 items. Factor 1 has been identified as the most important factor on self-presentation as most significant and important to the technique of constructing and forming a professional identity. Factor 2 has accounted for 5.62; Factor 3 has accounted for 5.14; Factor 4 has accounted for 4.29; and Factor 5 has accounted for 4.25. Factor 1 consisted of 16 variables and all items with loadings greater than (>0.3), which deals with self-esteem. It has been evaluated that the nursing professional identity scale can be used to adapt and assess the developing/forming stages of student nurses and the variables needed for constituting a professional identity. Self-presentation, self-image, self-esteem, self-categorization and self-concept are directly associated with certain activities, interventions, and approaches required to be developed.

Can the Academic Self-Concept be Positive and Realistic?

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reimer Kornmann
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Opposite Effect ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
High Ability ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Other Hand

Summary: My comment is basically restricted to the situation in which less-able students find themselves and refers only to literature in German. From this point of view I am basically able to confirm Marsh's results. It must, however, be said that with less-able pupils the opposite effect can be found: Levels of self-esteem in these pupils are raised, at least temporarily, by separate instruction, academic performance however drops; combined instruction, on the other hand, leads to improved academic performance, while levels of self-esteem drop. Apparently, the positive self-image of less-able pupils who receive separate instruction does not bring about the potential enhancement of academic performance one might expect from high-ability pupils receiving separate instruction. To resolve the dilemma, it is proposed that individual progress in learning be accentuated, and that comparisons with others be dispensed with. This fosters a self-image that can in equal measure be realistic and optimistic.

Change, Reliability, and Stability in Self-perceptions in Early Adolescence: A Four-year Follow-up Study

1995 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taru Lintunen ◽  
Esko Leskinen ◽  
Marja Oinonen ◽  
Marjo Salinto ◽  
Paavo Rahkila
Keyword(s):  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Time Profile ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Simplex Models

Changes in self-perceptions of fitness, appearance, and self-esteem among adolescents were assessed in a 4-year follow-up study. Both the changes in the mean levels across time (profile analysis), and the changes in the reliability and stability of individual differences (i.e. covariance stability as test-retest correlations) were examined. The subjects (64 boys, 49 girls) were 11 years old at the first annual measurement. Self-esteem was assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, as well as self-assessment questionnaires specifically designed for this study to assess Perceived Fitness and Perceived Appearance. MANOVA-and Simplex-models were used in the analysis. Our results among the girls were in accordance with the gradual consolidation hypothesis, so that self-perceptions become more fixed with increasing age. The boys showed highly stable self-perceptions throughout the follow-up, which may indicate the early emergence of a fixed self-concept. Self-esteem increased with age but changes in perceived fitness were small over time. The decrease in perceived appearance found among the girls but not among the boys was in accordance with the gender intensification hypothesis.

scholarly journals Detox Instagram Pada Self-Esteem Pengguna

Koneksi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Lisa Harsono ◽  
Septia Winduwati
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Media Theory ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Case Method ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Concept Theory

Instagram is a platform that presents the self-image of someone. When users find out that using Instagram was toxic to their self-esteem, they decided to detox instagram by stopping using Instagram. This research’s purpose is to know the self-esteem’s user when doing detox Instagram. This research is based on self-concept theory, self-esteem theory, social media theory, Instagram theory, and the detox instagram phenomenon theory. This research is using a qualitative approach with a study case method for college students that stop using Instagram. Collecting data is done by deep interviews. The result in this research shows that when informants doing detox instagram, they appreciate themself, focus on upgrading their potential, and stop comparing their life to each other. Instagram merupakan platform yang menyajikan citra diri individu. Ketika penggunanya merasakan penggunaan Instagram menjadi toxic bagi self-esteem, maka pengguna memutuskan untuk melakukan deleting toxic (detox) Instagram dengan cara berhenti bermain Instagram. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui self-esteem pengguna ketika melakukan detox Instagram. Penelitian ini berlandaskan pada konsep diri, self-esteem, media sosial, Instagram dan fenomena detox Instagram. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus pada mahasiswa yang berhenti bermain Instagram. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ketika informan melakukan detox Instagram, para informan merasa lebih menghargai diri sendiri, fokus kepada potensi yang dimilikinya, dan berhenti membanding-bandingkan diri dengan sesamanya.

scholarly journals Self and Interpersonal Communication

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabhakararao Sampathirao
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Way

One of the main things impacted by our self-concept and our self-esteem is our communication with other people. Self-concept, self image, self-esteem self efficacy are major factors in the way we communicate. Whether we are introverts or extroverts that can be seen in the way we communicate with others. Communication becomes smooth when we become part of it. People with high self esteem are confident, responsible, committed to goals, genuine and forgiving. An artificially inflated self-esteem is an effort to appear to have high self-esteem. However, such individuals don’t typically show the characteristics of people with high self-esteem. Whereas low esteemed people insecure, unhappy and impatient. An artificially inflated self-esteem is an effort to appear to have high self-esteem. However, such individuals don’t typically show the characteristics of people with high self-esteem. There are certain ways improve ones self-esteem. Development of a relationship is closely related to systematic self-disclosure. General personality traits such as quietness, shyness, and reticence frequently precipitate Communication Apprehension. Prevention and treatment methods of communication apprehension are now available.

scholarly journals The experience of children with a parent suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ines Testoni ◽  
Lorenza Palazzo ◽  
Lucia Ronconi ◽  
Gabriella Rossi ◽  
Jenny Ferizoviku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multidimensional Self Concept Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

AbstractChildren that have a parent with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) suffer from the progressive loss of their beloved ones. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficulties faced by these children have increased. The study aimed to detect whether there were differences between the minors experiencing a relative’s ALS and the minors with no experience of ALS and it aimed also to detect the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on these minors. The study involved Italian participants, in particular: the target group consisted of 38 children (7–18 years) (T0/T1); the control group consisted of 38 children (9–14 years) (T0 only). The following variables were measured: attachment with the Security Scale (SS), affects with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children (PANAS-C), behavioural problems with Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), death representation with Testoni Death Representation Scale for Children (TDRS-C), self-concept with the Multidimensional Self Concept Scale (MSCS), resilience and socio-emotional skills with the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA). The results showed higher negative affectivity (p < .001), externalising behaviours (p < .05), uncertainty in reflective function (p < .05) in the target group compared to the control one; after the COVID-19 pandemic minors in the target group showed reduced certainty of mental states (p < .05) and interpersonal and scholastic self-esteem (p < .05). The impact of ALS on these minors is significant and produces negative affect, externalizing behaviours and uncertainty of mental states. The lockdown situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated minors in their school and interpersonal self-esteem.

scholarly journals Investigating Self-esteem in Differently-abled Children as a Structural Component of Self-Image

2020 ◽  
pp. 80-89
Author(s):  
С.В. Феоктистова ◽  
Е.А. Калинкина ◽  
Е.В. Приходько
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Verbal Memory ◽  
Structural Component ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Speech Disorders ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Normative Development ◽  
Preschool Period ◽  
Self Image

В данной статье рассматриваются различные подходы к определению «Образа Я» в психологической науке; характеризуются изменения, которые претерпевает данная структура в дошкольном периоде. Представлены результаты исследования самооценки и особенностей познавательного развития (мышление, слухоречевая память, внимание) детей с разным уровнем развития (с речевыми нарушениями, задержкой психического развития, условно нормативным развитием). The article treats various approaches to the investigation of the psychological concept of self-image. The article describes the changes one’s self-image undergoes during the preschool period. The article presents the results of a study of self-assessment and peculiarities of cognitive development (thinking, auditory-verbal memory, attention) in differently-abled children (children with speech disorders, children with mental retardation, and children with normative development).

scholarly journals ANALISIS KONSEP DIRI ANAK YANG TINGGAL DI PANTI ASUHAN ANALYSIS SELF CONCEPT OF CHILDREN LIVING IN ORPHANAGE

Masker Medika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-225
Author(s):  
Romlah Dewi ◽  
Puji Setya Rini
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
School Age ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Self Image ◽  
The Individual

Latar Belakang: Konsep diri mulai berkembang sejak masa bayi dan terus berkembang sejalan dengan perkembangan individu itu sendiri. Anak usia sekolah, merupakan usia anak dengan berbagai macam karakterisitik yang mempunyai konsep dari pada pandangannya atau penilaian individu lain terhadap dirinya sendiri, baik bersifat fisik, sosial, maupun psikologis yang di dapat dari hasil interaksinya dengan orang lain. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui konsep diri anak yang tinggal di panti asuhan. Metode: Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasional analitik dengan pendekatan evaluation research secara univariat yaitu melakukan penilaian terhadap pelaksanaan kegiatan program yang sedang dilakukan dalam rangka mencari umpan balik dan tehnik pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan tehnik total sampling sebanyak 40 responden. Hasil : Hasil penelitian gambaran konsep diri anak usia 6-12 tahun meliputi gambaran diri positif 20 (50%) responden negatif 20 (50%), ideal diri realistis 19 (47%) dan tidak realistis 21 (53%) responden, harga diri tinggi 22 (55%) responden, rendah 18( 45%) peran diri berperan 22 (55%) responden, tidak berperan 18 (45%) responden, dan identitas diri kuat 17 (47%) responden, tidak kuat 23 (58%) responden. Kesimpulan : Hendaknya anak yang tinggal di panti asuhan dapat menjaga konsep diri sehingga memudahkan interaksi sosial sehingga individu yang bersangkutan dapat mengantisipasi reaksi orang lain.     Background: The concept of self began to develop from infancy and continues to develop in line with the development of the individual itself. school age children, is the age of children with a variety of characteristics that have concepts from their views or other individual assessments of themselves, both physical, social, and psychological in the results of their interactions with others. The purpose of this study was to determine the selfconcept of children living in orphanages. Methods: The research design used was observational analytic with a univariate evaluation research approach which was to carry out an assessment of the implementation of the program activities being carried out in order to seek feedback and sampling techniques using a total sampling technique of 40 respondents. Results The results of the study of self-concept of children aged 6-12 years include positive self-image 20 (50%) negative respondents 20 (50%), realistic self-ideal 19 (47%) and unrealistic 21 (53%) respondents, high self-esteem 22 (55%) respondents, low 18 (45%) self-role plays 22 (55%) respondents, does not play 18 (45%) respondents, and self-identity is strong 17 (47%) respondents, not strong 23 (58%) respondents . Conclusion:Children who live in orphanages should be able to maintain their self-concept so as to facilitate social interaction so that the individual can anticipate the reaction ofothers.

scholarly journals Gambaran Konsep Diri Anak Asuh di Panti Sosial PSAA 3 Ceger Jakarta Timur

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-33
Author(s):  
Ellies Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Keywords Children ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Self Image ◽  
The Family

One of the challenges for social institutions to prepare foster children ready for their social life is in the process of formation and development of self-concept in children fosterage because these children do not have parents/family. This self-assessment concept picture using a qualitative approach to explore the concept of self-perception in children orphanage which is a cross-nursing, or children who have never known and the affection of his parents. llustration of this concept in terms of three factors: knowledge, judgment and hope that they perceived as a characteristic of the concept itself, and to know the description of these three things unearthed by 9 aspect ability to be critical, self identity, self-image, behavior, physical, moral self, social self, respect self, the ego of individuals in the family. The results of this study can be used as an instrument to create a model of care Alternatives which uses colleague system that gives a positive value in the development of self-concept of children in the orphanage, because they do not have a figure that is nurturing or loving as a parent, so that a sense of the need they can get from the friendship are mutually supportive and mutually reinforcing them.  Keywords: Children orphanage which is a cross-nursing (anak lintas panti), positive self-concept, negative self-concept.

scholarly journals La imagen de la persona en los medios y su influencia en la autoestima: la importancia de la apariencia en la evaluación general de la persona / Self Image in Media and its Influence on Self esteem: The relevance of Appearance in Total self Evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Llovet ◽  
Mónica Díaz-Bustamante Ventisca
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Media Responsibility

ABSTRACTThe analysis about communication of Fashion and Beauty shows the creation of a uniform, manipulated and exclusively physical vision of self. The goal of this paper is to assess the negative influence of this kind of self image on self esteem. Firstly, literature review is done about two concepts: “self concept” and “self esteem”. Secondly, it has been done a desk study related to main economic indicators linked to Fashion and Beauty’s industries. Thirdly, research methodology was applied using descriptive exploratory qualitative and quantitative methods (content analysis, focus group, personal interviews, surveys) among different target (8-37 years old average) affected by the communications of these industries. It is showed a low self esteem related to physical appearance. A growing exposure to images based on unreal bodies makes frustrated and unhappy people. Although people in general are aware of this problem, they find difficult to fight against it. It is necessary to appeal to brands and media responsibility. Moreover, the role of education authorities, families and society is a key to develop a more human approach not only based on physical appearance.RESUMENEl análisis sobre la comunicación de los sectores de la moda y la belleza muestra la creación de una visión uniforme, manipulada y exclusivamente física de la persona. El propósito de este artículo es evaluar la influencia negativa de este tipo de imagen de la persona en su autoestima. En primer lugar, realizamos la revisión bibliográfica de los términos "autoestima" y "auto concepto". En segundo lugar, se llevó a cabo un estudio de gabinete relativo a los principales indica-dores económicos vinculados con los sectores de la moda y la belleza. Y en tercer lugar, se usaron métodos de investigación exploratorios usando herramientas cualitativas y cuantitativas (análisis de contenido, entrevistas personales y encuestas) en diferentes target (ciudadanos entre 8 y 45 años) afectados por la comunicación de estos sectores. Se ha demostrado una baja autoestima relacionada con el aspecto físico. Una creciente exposición a las imágenes solo centradas en cuerpos irreales hace personas frustradas e infelices. Aunque la gente en general es consciente de este problema, encuentra difícil combatirlo.

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