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Dr. Raj Kumar Saraswat

Reader iìn Psychology
Dept. of Ed. Psychology, Counselling & Guidance
National Council for Educational Research & Training
NEW DELHI - 110 016

Estd. 1971
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Self-concept is a dominant element in personality pattern,
measurement of self-concept becomes essential. Avariety of methods and
techniques have been developed to measure self-concept. The problem of pr
measuring the self-concept to a large extent still cemains unsolved. The dificulty So
in conducting research in such an area is that the concept of self is n¡t very well ne

detined and is in a state of flux There are several terms that are virtualiy fo
6ynonymous with self-concept amonathem are "Self-image", the "Ego D
"Self-understanding", "Setf-perception'" and "Phenomenal Self". -

Self-concept has been referred by Lowe (1961) as one's attitude towards

self, and by, Paderson (1965) as an organized configuration, of perceptions,
beliefs, feelings, attitudes and values which the individual views as a part of
characteristics of himsetf) Rogers (1951) defined self-concept as "An organízed
configuration of perceptions of the self which are admissible to awareness. It is
compared of such elements as the perceptions of one's characteristics and
abilities, the percepts and concepts of the self in relation to others and to the
environment,the value qualities which are perceived as associated with
experlences and objects, and the goals and ideals which are perceived as having
positive or negative valence.ysaraswat and Gaur (1981) described self-concept
as "The self-concept is the individual's way of looking at himself. It also signifies t
his way of thinking. feeling and behaving"./
Lynche, Norem-Hebeisen and Gergen (1981) have quoted William Fitt's
Suggestion that attention should be shifted from global measures of the
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configurations of rosponsos across self-concept dimensions.
Self-cornceptto
moresensitive to onvironmental offects,
Such conftgurational patterns should be
developod to measure solf- concept
An examination of various instruments
many important components
reveals that these measures have not incorporatod
observation. These measures do not
of self-concept presumed in theory and in
narrow and limited information
deal with all aspects of self- concept, but provide
depending upon purpose and interest of investigators.
(Adolescence is a period of life with its own peculiar characteristics and
problems, Hence for deep penetration into their perceptions their own physical,
social, temperamental, educational, moral and intellectual spheres of self-concept
need to be explored. As such, an attempt has been made in this questionnaire
for eliciting information regarding adolescent's perceptions and characteristics]
Description of Self-Concept Inventory
The self-concept inventory provides six separate dimensions of self-concept,
viz., Physical, Social, Intellectual, Moral, Educational and Temperamental Self
concept. It also gives a total self-concept score. The operationaldefinitions of
self-concept dimensions measurad by this inventory are :
1. Piyslcal-Individuals' view of their body, health, physical appearance
and strength.
2. Social-Individual's sense of worth in social Interactions.

3. Temperamental-Individuals view of their prevailing emotional state or

predominance of a particular kind of emotional reaction.
4. Educational-Individual's view of themselves in relation to school,
teachers and extracurricular activities.

5. Moral-Individual's estimation of their moral worth; right and wrong

activities.

6. Intellectual. Individuals' awareness of their intelligence and capacity of

problem solving and judgements.
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