Self-concept is the way a person understands and thinks about themselves.
In simple words: Self-concept mean What you believe about yourself.
Example A person may think:
“I am an intelligent person.”
“I am shy.”“I am a good friend.”
“I am capable of achieving my goals.”
These beliefs form part of that person’s self-concept.
Thinkers associated with self-concept
Carl Rogers: Believed that self-concept is central to personality. He discussed the real self (who you believe you are) and the ideal self (who you want to become).
William James: Explored the self in psychology and distinguished between the self as the knower and the self as something known.
George Herbert Mead: Explained how our sense of self develops through social interaction and by understanding how others see us.
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