Autoestima, Autoimagem E Constituição Da Identidade: Um Estudo Com Graduandos De Psicologia

Abstract

| This research aimed to identify the possible transformations perceived by students of Psychology throughout the course and their impact on self -esteem and self -image. With a hybrid design, a pilot cross-sectional analytical study was carried out, in which semi-structured questionnaires were sent to 235 psychology students from a non-profit institution in Bahia, by e-mail. The results identified a sociodemographic profile consonant with the literature, being composed by women, between 16 and 21 years of age, heterosexual and self-referenced as brown the majority of this research population. In the sample, 73.81% affirmed an improvement in selfesteem. Second, a qualitative complementary study was carried out in which, through individual interviews with seniors, it was verified that the majority affirmed a perception of positive change in self-esteem and selfimage, relating them to the experience of the course of study Psychology. There were also reports of personal maturation and empowerment in the accomplishment of the practical work during the internship, that, in addition with the undergraduate course experiences', leaded to the formation of professional identities.Keywords: undergraduate student, psychology, identity, self-steem, self-image. RESUMO | Esta pesquisa objetivou identificar aspossíveis transformações percebidas por estudantes de Psicologia ao longo do curso e o impacto destas na autoestima e na autoimagem. Com um desenho híbrido, realizou-se inicialmente um estudo-piloto de corte transversal analítico, no qual foram encaminhados questionários semiestruturados a 235 estudantes de psicologia de uma instituição sem fins lucrativos da Bahia, por e-mail. Os resultados identificaram um perfil sócio demográfico consonante com a literatura, sendo a maioria de mulheres, entre 16 e 21 anos de idade, heterossexual e autodenominada parda. Na amostra, 73,81% afirmaram melhora na autoestima. Num segundo momento, realizou-se um estudo complementar qualitativo, no qual, através de entrevistas individuais com alunos do último ano, verificou-se que a maioria afirmava percepção de mudança positiva na autoestima e na autoimagem, relacionando-as à experiência do curso de Psicologia. Houve também relatos de amadurecimento pessoal e empoderamento na realização das atividades práticas propostas nas diferentes áreas de estágio curricular, além da formação de identidades profissionais a partir dessas experiências e do curso de graduação.Palavras-chave: estudante universitário, psicologia, identidade, autoestima, autoimagem.

Self-esteem assessment of young female university students according to race/skin color criteria

“…The findings of this study are justified by being conducted in a public university, a place that, like other prestigious spaces, has been historically denied to the black population (34) . Thus, even though it is a setting full of challenging situations, among them the setbacks of staying for years in an extremely elite and racist space (34) , occupying the university space reflects overcoming, achievement, and an opportunity for the expansion of knowledge for black women, factors that echo positively in their self-esteem (35)(36)(37) . Therefore, it is possible that the university status contributed to the self-assessment of young black women in this study, placing their selfesteem close to that of non-black young women.…”

Acadêmico de medicina em ação: promovendo fatores de proteção à violência sexual em crianças vulneráveis

“…The construction of the person's self-image, thoughts, perceptions and feelings for themselves, is important at an early age; the sooner a subject becomes acquainted, the chances of their future empowerment increase 37 . Acquiring knowledge of themselves -their wants, faces and habits -they can recognize what is good for them, what should be avoided and how to do it, and protect themselves from situations that expose them to risks.…”

“…More than that, they know how to deal -and often, who to turn to -if these situations happen regardless of their wishes. Psychology studies 37,38 point out that parents are usually the first heroic figures for establishing a relationship of safety and affection with the child, occurring the so-called positive influence. However, when in a relationship with the father figures permeated by experiences of conflicts, violence and abandonment, negative psyche images occur in the formation of the psyche, which can cause emotional instability, decreased social skills and learning difficulties.…”

Autoestima entre homens e mulheres praticantes de musculação

“…Enquanto característica da subjetividade humana, a autoestima apresenta um papel importante na forma como uma pessoa se relacionada consigo mesma e como estabelece relações com os pares, além de relacionar-se com a construção de sua identidade (Vasconcelos, 2017). Ainda, Schultheisz e Aprile (2013) apontam que a autoestima é influenciada por experiências da infância e pelo ambiente em que a pessoa viveu, assim como as características de sua personalidade.…”