self-concept

noun
UK: /ˌself ˈkɒnsept/
US: /ˌself ˈkɑːnsept/

  1. The idea a person has of themselves, their abilities, and their worth.

    1. Her self-concept is very positive, she feels good about herself.
    2. Through therapy, he developed a healthier self-concept and greater self-acceptance.

  2. A collection of beliefs about oneself; includes academic performance, gender identity, and sexuality.

    1. His self-concept was strongly tied to his success in sports at school.
    2. Adolescence is a critical period for developing a stable and coherent self-concept.

Synonyms

self-image self-perception self-identity ego-identity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-concept" in English means: The idea a person has of themselves, their abilities, and their worth., A collection of beliefs about oneself; includes academic performance, gender identity, and sexuality..

The phonetic transcription of "self-concept" is /ˌself ˈkɒnsept/ in British English and /ˌself ˈkɑːnsept/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-concept": self-image, self-perception, self-identity, ego-identity.

Example usage of "self-concept": "Her self-concept is very positive, she feels good about herself.". More examples on the page.