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Noun: self-concept  ,self'kón-sept
  1. An individual's overall perception and understanding of themselves, including their beliefs, attributes, abilities, and identity, formed through experiences and interactions with others
    "Her positive self-concept contributed to her confidence in social situations";
    - self-conception

Derived forms: self-concepts

Encyclopedia: Self-concept