Evaluation:
Self-image and Concept:
Self-image and self-concept refers to the picture an individual has of themselves as a total person. Self-image is made up of an individual’s body image, personality, intellectual capacity and the ability to fit into different environments (Amezdroz, et al. 2010). Individuals with a negative self-image see themselves as not being able to fit in (Amezdroz, et al. 2010).
Self Esteem:
Self-esteem refers to an individual’s feelings about themselves. It is all based on self-image and self-esteem describes and individual’s overall evaluation of themselves, or how they feel about themselves (Amezdroz, et al. 2010).
Self-image and self-concept refers to the picture an individual has of themselves as a total person. Self-image is made up of an individual’s body image, personality, intellectual capacity and the ability to fit into different environments (Amezdroz, et al. 2010). Individuals with a negative self-image see themselves as not being able to fit in (Amezdroz, et al. 2010).
Self Esteem:
Self-esteem refers to an individual’s feelings about themselves. It is all based on self-image and self-esteem describes and individual’s overall evaluation of themselves, or how they feel about themselves (Amezdroz, et al. 2010).
Analysis:
Personal Beliefs:
After experiencing dance in a school based environment and physically participating in it, the likelihood of me taking up dance when I leave school is very unlikely. A big factor that led me to come to this conclusion is all the stereotypes surrounding the sport/activity. One of the main stereotypes surrounding dance is the fixed idea and belief that it is a feminine activity, which only girls participate in thus meaning someone of my gender would not fit in. In regards to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this relates to the needs for belonging and love. The fear of being seen as feminine is real as it is not masculine to be seen dancing. There are many forms of dancing but the main stereotype that I have a fixed ideal about is the looks and moves of a ballet dancer which I believe to be very feminine; this is supported through the media and the fact that dance requires emotions to be expressed. Personally, I consider dance a form of arts and crafts rather than sport which in turn makes me believe that it has being designed for the participation of females and not males. This is supported through the media, through such things as the newspaper where dance is covered in the ‘arts’ section as opposed to the ‘sports’ section. This stereotype began to fade as I wrapped my head around the fact that there is more than one dance style and many of which require a partner of the opposite gender.
Personal Reflection:
When I first started dancing, my motivation was low and I did not have a real sense of belonging due to the stereotypical characteristics of dance. This further led to a lack of concentration due to my lack of motivation which resulted in me not listening and focusing when instructions were being explained and moves were being demonstrated. The negative factors from these unfilled needs ended with mistakes and frustration which led to a low self-esteem, this can be supported by the Government of Alberta who states that one’s self esteem can drop when they feel inadequate, unfit and/or unpopular (Alberta, 2014). At this point my physiological and safety needs had being achieved; it was the belonging and esteem needs that kept me from reaching the final level of self-actualisation. As the sessions went on, I began to push the whole ‘dance is for girls stereotypes’ to the back of my mind and began to focus what was happening right in front of me. After performing successful dance moves due to concentration, the belonging level and the esteem level began to dominate. Overall I believe that I achieved all levels within my participation in dance. In regards to self-actualisation, I believed it was borderline achieved as all the other four levels were fulfilled. Maslow described self-actualisation as a person’s need to be and do what they were born to do (Amezdroz, 2010). I personally believe that dance is not what I was born to do thus making the final level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs unachievable.
After experiencing dance in a school based environment and physically participating in it, the likelihood of me taking up dance when I leave school is very unlikely. A big factor that led me to come to this conclusion is all the stereotypes surrounding the sport/activity. One of the main stereotypes surrounding dance is the fixed idea and belief that it is a feminine activity, which only girls participate in thus meaning someone of my gender would not fit in. In regards to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this relates to the needs for belonging and love. The fear of being seen as feminine is real as it is not masculine to be seen dancing. There are many forms of dancing but the main stereotype that I have a fixed ideal about is the looks and moves of a ballet dancer which I believe to be very feminine; this is supported through the media and the fact that dance requires emotions to be expressed. Personally, I consider dance a form of arts and crafts rather than sport which in turn makes me believe that it has being designed for the participation of females and not males. This is supported through the media, through such things as the newspaper where dance is covered in the ‘arts’ section as opposed to the ‘sports’ section. This stereotype began to fade as I wrapped my head around the fact that there is more than one dance style and many of which require a partner of the opposite gender.
Personal Reflection:
When I first started dancing, my motivation was low and I did not have a real sense of belonging due to the stereotypical characteristics of dance. This further led to a lack of concentration due to my lack of motivation which resulted in me not listening and focusing when instructions were being explained and moves were being demonstrated. The negative factors from these unfilled needs ended with mistakes and frustration which led to a low self-esteem, this can be supported by the Government of Alberta who states that one’s self esteem can drop when they feel inadequate, unfit and/or unpopular (Alberta, 2014). At this point my physiological and safety needs had being achieved; it was the belonging and esteem needs that kept me from reaching the final level of self-actualisation. As the sessions went on, I began to push the whole ‘dance is for girls stereotypes’ to the back of my mind and began to focus what was happening right in front of me. After performing successful dance moves due to concentration, the belonging level and the esteem level began to dominate. Overall I believe that I achieved all levels within my participation in dance. In regards to self-actualisation, I believed it was borderline achieved as all the other four levels were fulfilled. Maslow described self-actualisation as a person’s need to be and do what they were born to do (Amezdroz, 2010). I personally believe that dance is not what I was born to do thus making the final level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs unachievable.