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    GE1 ESSAY Learning Activity2

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    1) The document discusses the author's experience with self-concept and social comparison. As a student, the author had low self-esteem due to skin issues and being bullied. 2) The author engaged in upward social comparison to peers they saw as better off, which helped them develop benchmarks to improve. Comparing academic achievements to their younger sister, who did better, also motivated the author to strive harder. 3) Through the social comparison process, the author developed high self-esteem and self-acceptance. They no longer worry what others think and have been able to establish their identity and role through the eyes of others.

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    1) The document discusses the author's experience with self-concept and social comparison. As a student, the author had low self-esteem due to skin issues and being bullied. 2) The author engaged in upward social comparison to peers they saw as better off, which helped them develop benchmarks to improve. Comparing academic achievements to their younger sister, who did better, also motivated the author to strive harder. 3) Through the social comparison process, the author developed high self-esteem and self-acceptance. They no longer worry what others think and have been able to establish their identity and role through the eyes of others.

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    1) The document discusses the author's experience with self-concept and social comparison. As a student, the author had low self-esteem due to skin issues and being bullied. 2) The author engaged in upward social comparison to peers they saw as better off, which helped them develop benchmarks to improve. Comparing academic achievements to their younger sister, who did better, also motivated the author to strive harder. 3) Through the social comparison process, the author developed high self-esteem and self-acceptance. They no longer worry what others think and have been able to establish their identity and role through the eyes of others.

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    GE1 ESSAY Learning Activity2

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    1) The document discusses the author's experience with self-concept and social comparison. As a student, the author had low self-esteem due to skin issues and being bullied. 2) The author engaged in upward social comparison to peers they saw as better off, which helped them develop benchmarks to improve. Comparing academic achievements to their younger sister, who did better, also motivated the author to strive harder. 3) Through the social comparison process, the author developed high self-esteem and self-acceptance. They no longer worry what others think and have been able to establish their identity and role through the eyes of others.

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    BAQUIRIN, JIM BOY, A.

    [email protected]
    GE1-Understanding the Self with Personality Development
    Learning Activity #2: Essay

    The term "self-concept" relates to how we understand ourselves and, to some extent, how we
    think. As a result, self-concept may be understood as a component that impacts both what and how we
    think about ourselves. A self-idea allows us to be self-aware and assess ourselves properly. I was able to
    boost my self-esteem by using the process of progressive comparison. I've learnt when and how to
    approve and respect myself by comparing my accomplishments, thoughts, and beliefs to those of others.
    I've also realized, as a result of the social comparison process, that my high self-esteem didn't just happen;
    rather, it was the outcome of the process.
    My social perception has resulted in the emergence of societal comparison. Back in high school,
    my skin was dull and blemished, which caused me to be shy and bullied by others. I decided to enhance
    my skincare in order to boost my confidence and look. By having pristine skin, a stunning figure,
    dazzling teeth, and elegant clothes, this world set a new standard for beauty. I concentrated on upward
    social comparison, and I constantly compared myself to others I thought were better than me. During
    these times, I longed to be like them, and I was able to develop my benchmarks based on their
    comparison. The second example of social comparison in my life is comparing my grades and
    accomplishments to my younger sister's progress; my confidence grew as a result of my sister's success.
    When I compared my academic achievement to her school achievements, I noticed that my sibling was
    very successful because she had the highest grade in elementary school and earned the title of
    valedictorian in her class, but I only received the salutatorian degree. When I learned that my courage and
    capacities couldn't compete with those of my sister, I was inspired to strive myself to the utmost, to
    achieve more and develop my self-confidence and abilities.
    This, in fact, is what has driven me to my current level of self-acceptance. As an outcome, I have
    a very high self-esteem and am always enthusiastic about my success and triumphs in my activities. I
    rarely, if ever, worry about what people think of me. I was able to establish solid status and roles of the
    reflected appraisal procedure. It has enabled me to see myself how others would like to see me. And by
    putting myself in this position, I've been able to be a nice brother to my younger sister. With the help of
    social comparison, I discovered that there are no two, three, or trillion selves, only one that only you can
    know and that no one else can divulge to you. Social comparisons are for living in the worldly affairs of
    community, where you’re self is ranked by riches, power, social standing, or any other facet of the ego
    satisfying beliefs.

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