PNUR Week 7 Final Exam Notes: Self
Concept and Cultural Awareness | 2026
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Week 7 Notes - PNUR103
Self Concept
- The mental image one has of oneself
- Self concept is subjective and can change.
- What influences self-concept?
- Mood, feelings, appearance, social traits, talents, social roles, gender, culture, age,
education, relationships, sexual orientation, life experiences etc.
- Beliefs, values, and attitudes also shape ones behaviour and self-concept
Self
- The central inner force which is the deep source for growth. The answer to - who do you
think you are? There are overlapping parts of the self involving the material, spiritual, and
social selves.
Self Esteem
- The affective or emotional aspect of self
- How you feel about yourself.
Dimensions of Self
Material self - refers to the actual physical elements that reflect who you are. The things you
have or own such as clothes, house, body etc.
Social self - refers to how your interactions with others reflect who you are. Your social self
can change depending on who you are interacting with. For example, an individual will interact
, differently with family members compared to their interactions at work
Spiritual self - refers to your reflections about your beliefs, values, and morals. This is your
sense of who you are in relation to other forces in the universe, including any spiritual or
religious beliefs you hold.
- Ideal self: who you want to be; your goals and ambitions
- Real self (self-image): how you currently perceive yourself
Concept and Cultural Awareness | 2026
Update with complete solutions.
Week 7 Notes - PNUR103
Self Concept
- The mental image one has of oneself
- Self concept is subjective and can change.
- What influences self-concept?
- Mood, feelings, appearance, social traits, talents, social roles, gender, culture, age,
education, relationships, sexual orientation, life experiences etc.
- Beliefs, values, and attitudes also shape ones behaviour and self-concept
Self
- The central inner force which is the deep source for growth. The answer to - who do you
think you are? There are overlapping parts of the self involving the material, spiritual, and
social selves.
Self Esteem
- The affective or emotional aspect of self
- How you feel about yourself.
Dimensions of Self
Material self - refers to the actual physical elements that reflect who you are. The things you
have or own such as clothes, house, body etc.
Social self - refers to how your interactions with others reflect who you are. Your social self
can change depending on who you are interacting with. For example, an individual will interact
, differently with family members compared to their interactions at work
Spiritual self - refers to your reflections about your beliefs, values, and morals. This is your
sense of who you are in relation to other forces in the universe, including any spiritual or
religious beliefs you hold.
- Ideal self: who you want to be; your goals and ambitions
- Real self (self-image): how you currently perceive yourself
