TY - BOOK AU - Go-Monilla,MaJocelyn A. AU - Ramirez,Normaliza C. TI - Understanding the self / SN - 9789719811039 AV - BF199 .G6 2018 U1 - 155.2 PY - 2018/// CY - Quezon City : PB - C & E Publishing, Inc., KW - Psychology KW - Human behavior N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The self from various perspectives -- Philosophical perspective of the self -- Sociological perspective: the self as a product of society -- An anthropological conceptualization of self: the self as embedded in culture -- Psychological perspective of the self -- The Western and Eastern concepts of self -- Unpacking the self -- The physical self -- The sexual self -- The material self -- Spiritual self -- Political self -- Digital self -- Managing and caring for the self -- Learning to be a better student -- Setting goals for success -- Taking charge of One' health. N2 - "Understanding the self aims to promote a better understanding of one's personality, self, and identity, with the knowledge of influential forces such as gender, culture, family, and relationships. Organized in three main parts, this book specifically discusses the self from various perspectives, explores the different aspects of the self identity, and presents the ways of managing and caring for the self. This sophisticated and comprehensive coverage is complemented by review questions, self-assessment, self-reflection, and online resources to ensure mastery of concepts and, more importantly, to foster valuable insights into the issues surrounding the self." -- Back cover ER -