Exploration Of A Theory And Our Sense Of Self by Monica Valencia

Adolescents and their struggles

monicadaniela94 — 2024-05-23 22:55:10 UTC

Self Identity
Self Esteem
Self Confidence
Values

Self Identity

monicadaniela94 — 2024-05-23 22:55:36 UTC

When struggling with self identity also tend to struggle with self esteem as those two come hand in hand. When lacking self identity adolescents are at higher risks for:

mental health issue
- anxiety and depression
engaging in risky behaviors
- experiment in drugs, alcohol and sex

Self Esteem!

monicadaniela94 — 2024-05-24 00:48:02 UTC

What causes lack of self esteem?

bullying, neglect, childhood/current abuse
set unrealistic goals from parents or care takers
influenced by friends, family, classmates

Very common in this age and can unfortunately lead to anxiety and depression

Self Confidence!

monicadaniela94 — 2024-05-24 00:56:43 UTC

What causes self confidence?

well lack of support from friends, family, teachers and peers but most importantly their parents.
when children do not feel love or supported doubt start to consume them which than can affect their self esteem, and self identity

Values for Adolescent

monicadaniela94 — 2024-05-24 03:15:10 UTC

At this age adolescents are very impressionable due to the fact that they are vulnerable and just like toddler response better to positive feedback.

An article i found in the National Library of Medicine, they explained values are influence and help development and expression of attitudes, beliefs, behavior and wellbeing.

Bullying is a big challenge that many kids endure. That unfortunately helps shape their values. If someone is getting made fun of their weight, looks, or appearance. Kids will start to develop ED and a unhealthy relationship with food.

Erikson's Theory

monicadaniela94 — 2024-05-24 05:14:09 UTC

Identity vs Role Confusion

How does it relate to the concept of self in adolescence?
- teens become more and more aware in their uniqueness and yearn to stand out against their peers. Individuality becomes very important. And I think this is very important for them to explore in order to have a healthy understand of self concept, self esteem, self confidence and their views on values. Its all about exploring, experimenting, and learning.