Unit 1: Self-Development 8 DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF SELF: Unit 1: Self-Development

MODULE 2: MODULE 4:
DEVELOPING THE WHOLE PERSON 1. Physical Self: height, weight, facial appearance, THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE
2. and quality of skin, hair and descriptions of body ADOLESCENCE
The SELF-CONCEPT is areas such as your neck, chest, waist, legs
represented by several 3. Intellectual Self: how well you reason and solve Physical Development
aspects of the self. It is problems, capacity to learn and create, general  Most girls have completed the physical changes related
conceived as collection of amount of knowledge, specific areas of knowledge, to puberty by age 15.
multiple, context-dependent wisdom acquired, and insights  Boys are still maturing and gaining strength, muscle mass,
and height and are completing the development of sexual
selves. 4. Emotional Self: typical feelings you have, feelings
traits.
you seldom have, feelings you try to avoid, feelings
PHYSICAL/TANGIBLE aspects (relates to the body): you Emotional Development
 Many individuals put a strong emphasis on the 5. especially enjoy, feelings from your past and  May stress over school and test scores.
physical aspect of the self. present, and feelings which are associated with  Self-involved (may have high expectations and low self-
 The body is tangible, obvious, and we respond to it each other concept).
easily. 6. Sensual Self: What sense do you use most – sight,  Seeks privacy and time alone.
hearing, speaking, smelling, touching? In what  Concerned about physical & sexual attractiveness.
ways do you let information in and out of your  May complain that parents prevent him or her from doing
INTELLECTUAL/CONSCIOUS aspects (relates to the things independently.
mind): body?
 Starts to want both physical and emotional intimacy in
 The mind is important, as it is the part of the self 7. Interactional Self: strengths and weaknesses in relationships.
that directs the other two aspects. intimate relationships and relationships to friends,  The experience of intimate partnerships
 What the mind believes, the body manifests or acts family, co-students and strangers in social
on, and the emotions feel, or respond with. settings. Social Development
8. Nutritional Self: How do you nourish yourself?  Shifts in relationship with parents from dependency and
What foods do you like and dislike? subordination to one that reflects the adolescent’s
EMOTIONAL/INTUITIVE aspects (relates to the
increasing maturity and responsibilities in the family and
spirit): 9. Contextual Self: maintenance of your living
the community,
 The human emotions are the most feared aspect of environment: reaction to light, temperature, space,  More and more aware of social behaviors of friends.
the self, as individuals are reluctant and unprepared weather, colors, sound and seasons and your  Seeks friends that share the same beliefs, values, and
to manage them. impact on the environment interests.
 A decision made under emotional stress and strain 10. Spiritual Self or Life Force: feelings about  Friends become more important.
usually impacts emotions negatively yourself and organized religion, reactions about  Starts to have more intellectual interests.
your spiritual connections to others, feelings  Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with others.
about your spiritual development and history, and  May be influenced by peers to try risky behaviors
THE POWER TRIAD: THOUGHTS, FEELINGS & ACTIONS
(alcohol, tobacco, sex).
thought about your metaphysical self; inner peace
and joy; spiritual regimen or routine
Mental Development
 Becomes better able to set goals and think in terms of the
future.
 Has a better understanding of complex problems and
issues.
 Starts to develop moral ideals and to select role models.