PERSONAL
DEVELOPMEN
T
Quarter 1- Module 1
KNOWING
ONESELF
“an unexamined life
is not worth living”
- Socrates
INTRODUCTION:
• SELF
is commonly defined by
the following
characteristics:
“separate, self-
contained,
independent,
• “Separate”
- it means it is distinct,
different and unique from
others. It has its own
uniqueness that defines
him/her from others. It has
an identity of its own, even
twins, may it be fraternal , is
• Self – Contained
describing its existence
as having its own
independence. It may exist
with or without others, it is
self containing of its own
thoughts, characteristics
and volition.
• Independent
the self can “act”,
create and re-create
without the others.
the self can “direct” its
own existence.
• Consistent
every “self” has its own
personality that is
enduring that last during
the late adolescence.
it consistently allow it to
be studied, described and
even measured.
• Unitary
it is the center of all
experiences and thoughts
that run in a particular
person(the common ground
with other “self”).
it is the topmost executive
in an individual where all
• Private
a person may sort out
information, feelings and
emotions. The whole
process is never accessible
to anyone but the self. This
suggest that the self is
isolated from the external
world. It lives within its own
• Ideal Self
pertains to the image or
aspirations of what you
want to become.
This may be similar in
hoping the characteristics
that you do not possess as
of the moment, but may
one day be part of who you
• Actual Self
refers to your present
“self” that you see on
the daily basis. It is the
self that is constantly
keeping in touch in your
everyday experience.
• Self-Concept
the “ideal self” and
“actual self” helps to
achieve the
distinction of self-
concept.
• FACTORS THAT SHAPE SELF-CONCEPT
Your Own Observation
- Self-Introspection – help to evaluate
your motivation and it gives you
information about our interest or
dislike
- Social-Comparison Theory – people
need to compare themselves with
others in order to gain insight into
their own behavior.
Feedback from Others
- Positive and negative
criticisms create an impact
on self-concept.
- the amount of criticism,
feedback we give helps
shape the current self-
“kung ano ang puno ay siyang
bunga”
- is a testament output family
values instilled in childhood
rearing practices.
- aside from children comparing
their actions from others, they
also compare themselves to their
Cultural Values/Cultural
Guidelines
- self-concept is also indirectly
influenced by cultural values.
- The society in which we are
raised defines what is “good”
and ‘bad” in personality and
behavior.