Enhancing Self-Concept

The paper is a modest study of enhancing Self-Concept: The prime need for effective Career Guidance. The study of “Self and Self- Concept” has attracted the attention of psychologists and educators for quit some times past now. The value of Self-Concept of the individual and effort made by the counselor to help the individual for better self-understanding is much more than the guidance is given for any other purpose. Here an attempt has been made to examine the self-concept of youth with a focus on their various trait profiles and characteristics relating to self actualization, and academic adjustment. During decision making and planning processes 'self-concept' serves both as a watch and a guide. It needs hardly any stating that a realistic 'self concept' helps a youth to grow properly and also helps in proper personal adjustment with their environment. It now generally stands established that positive 'self-concept' strengthens the ability of reasoning, the problem solving attitude, speed, accuracy and efficiency of a student youth.