Elements of Self-Knowledge
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Identity
Identity answers the questions 'who am I?' and 'what do I value?'
The development of identity is a continuous and changing process throughout life that
strengthens with experiences. It allows us to become aware of who we are and what it is that
we consider important in our personal and social life.
It involves reflecting on what has been, what is currently, and what will be.
wants to be; what allows evolution in different contexts and moments of life
(Nagaoka, 2014), and in turn recognize the emotional meaning we give to these
moments and contexts, which implies giving value to experiences and developing a
clearer sense of who we are, what we are good at, and locating our role within
these contexts.
When one goes through youth, it is through interactions with other people that
one's own identity begins to strengthen and with it the sense of
belonging to groups or collectives, who help to build who we are (Nagaoka et al.
et al., 2014).
In this sense, self-knowledge and the formation of an identity largely depends on
measure of sociocultural influence, which plays an important role in the definition of
the social roles, that is, by the way we have adjusted and participate in
social life, engaging in certain activities within our context (González,
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Growth Mindset
According to Carol Dweck (2014), the growth mindset is the belief that the
intelligence, character, and other skills can be continuously developed as
result of effort and learning, as it allows for awareness and generation
confidence in our own ability to change, which allows us to propose and achieve
our goals and objectives.
In this way, people with a growth mindset believe that effort
it is necessary for success, they accept challenges, learn from criticism and persist in the face of
setbacks (Transforming Education, 2018).
The growth mindset is supported by scientific evidence based on the concept of
neuroplasticity.
Neuroplasticity
It is the ability of the brain to form new neural connections throughout life.
by thinking, doing, and feeling things differently, which allows for modification
habits that do not contribute to well-being or the achievement of goals (Sentis, 2012).
Every time one thinks in a certain way, one feels an emotion in a manner
frequent or continuously practicing an activity strengthens the brain pathways
known as habits. But when a new task is learned that involves changing the
way of thinking, doing, and feeling, a new circuit is built, so that if
it continues to transit through it, the brain uses it more until it becomes natural, weakening the old one
way.
In this sense, advances in neuroscience indicate that the brain functions as
a muscle: it changes and becomes stronger when new things are learned. People
they further exercise it by modifying their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in
Their well-being function also strengthens their growth mindset.
Self-efficacy / Sense of Efficacy
According to Bandura (in Nagaoka, 2014), it is the belief that one can succeed in a
given situation. In this sense, people are more likely to participate in
tasks in which they feel they can succeed, as long as action is taken with the
adequate persistence with a view to overcoming challenges.
Different studies indicate that when a student trusts in their abilities to
meet their objectives, shows better performance in their area through the
positive feedback from teachers, peers, and family, and through the
emotions.
In this sense, the adults who accompany the students can
strengthen the sense of efficacy considering breaking the associated gender stereotypes
so that both men and women have access to the same opportunities to
achieve what they set out to do and trust that they can do it.
Young people who develop self-awareness, supported by a sense of efficacy, are
capable of setting relevant goals that align with their values and strengths,
weaknesses, emotions, interests and aptitudes.
Characteristics of the mind
Training the capacity to pay attention is extremely relevant for self-regulation, and it is
desirable that at least three characteristics are achieved in the mind: presence, clarity and
flexibility (Chernicoff et al., 2015).
Presence
Quality of a lucid mind aware of what it is doing. It contrasts with a
distracted mind, little aware of the events around her, and whose responses are more
usual goods (Dahl et al., 2015).
Clarity
It refers to a serene and calm mind, which disagrees with a distracted, agitated or
somnolent. A serene mind has the skill to better cope with the challenges that arise.
they present day by day. On the contrary, situations of stress, distraction, discomfort or tiredness
they provoke reactions characterized by impatience and irritability. To manage these
situations and enable a serene mind, it is suggested to lead a healthy life: eat
healthily, getting enough sleep and exercising (Barrett, 2017).
Flexibility or Absence of Fixation
It involves attending to the stimuli of the environment and being aware of them without focusing attention.
in them, simply letting them pass. This would prevent people from 'getting hooked' on
specific elements of situations, behavior that, according to Gross (2015),
It would favor the triggering of excessive emotional responses.
