The way in which one perceives oneself. This does not refer to a single, global entity but rather a multifaceted structure, which becomes more differentiated as a child becomes older. Several domains with different correlates have been suggested to include academic, athletic, social and behavioural conduct, as well as appearance. Negative self-perception in certain domains, as well as global negative self-perception, is related in general to psychopathology in childhood and adolescence.
See Adolescent egocentrism, Competence (psychology), Self, Self-esteem