PSY 632 PSY632 DQ 7-1 Discussion: Improving Self-Esteem and Identity .docx

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PSY 632 PSY632 DQ 7-1 Discussion: Improving Self-Esteem and Identity .docx

Self-esteem and identity provide individuals with a foundation for viewing themselves, how others view them, and even how they define how they will approach the world. Modern, holistic understandings of developmental psychology reiterate that parenting, social interactions, educational and athletic achievement, artistic expressions, and innate ability all play a role in the formation of these concepts. The ability to intervene to improve self-esteem and identity formation can be instrumental in establishing a healthy path in life. You are challenged to research programs and activities that target the improvement of self-esteem:Which theory or research does the program/activity align with from the course materials?Identify the child or adolescent age group that the program/activity targets. How does the program define and assess self-esteem?

PSY 632 PSY632 DQ 7-1 Discussion: Improving Self-Esteem and Identity .docx

Critique the activities cultural sensitivity and effectiveness.In response to your peers, review the information presented and offer improvements or concerns in regard to the program or activity (culture or age). than ignore or pretend the mistake did not happen. Another principle is how a teenager has the power to create anything when their lives are purpose-driven, focused, and given direction.Next the principle of keeping commitments to self and others. The principle of positive self-talk promotes empowerment and builds confidence. Lastly, taking responsibility for one’s results instead of blaming others for the resulting problems by having self-respect.The program also uses a self-reporting instrument of 45 questions that tap into eight specific self-concept domains: scholastic competence, athletic competence, social competence, physical appearance, behavioral conduct, close friendships, romantic appeal, and job competence.

PSY 632 PSY632 DQ 7-1 Discussion: Improving Self-Esteem and Identity .docx

The cultural sensitivity of the program does not take into account various ethnicity,backgrounds, or socio-economic structures. Although the effectiveness can be measured after going through the program and having the teenagers self-report again.Self-esteem and identity provide individuals with a foundation for viewing themselves, how others view them, and even how they define how they will approach the world. Modern, holistic understandings of developmental psychology reiterate that parenting, social interactions, educational and athletic achievement, artistic expressions, and innate ability all play a role in the formation of these concepts. The ability to intervene to improve self-esteem and identity formation can be instrumental in establishing a healthy path in life. You are challenged to research programs and activities that target the improvement of self-esteem:Which theory or research does the program/activity align with from the course materials?

PSY 632 PSY632 DQ 7-1 Discussion: Improving Self-Esteem and Identity .docx

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