This document outlines the components of self-concept, including self-esteem, body image, personal identity, and role performance. It discusses factors that affect self-concept across the lifespan, including physiological, cultural, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Finally, it discusses positive self-concept as seeing oneself as loveable and worthwhile, while negative self-concept involves feeling uncertain about oneself, and ways to build self-concept such as recognizing strengths, setting goals, and finding positive relationships.