Abstract: The Purpose of the paper is to review the literature on self-concept. Besides, it tries to focus the instruments in the field of research of self-concept. It has given emphasis on the perspective of Bangladesh in both the subjects of discussion. It is revealed in present study that self-concept as one of the significant factors for an individual that can change his or her belief, attitude, perception and reaction towards private and social life and surroundings. This paper successively explained the characteristics of self-concept, elements of self-concept, review of literature and instruments in the study of self-concept. This paper will provide a concise idea to the researchers regarding the studies of self-concept which will create interest amongst the researchers to study further ahead on different issues correlated to the self-concept in the perspective of Bangladesh...
KEY WORDS: Self-concept,Characteristics of Self-concept, Elements of Self-concept, Instruments in the Study of Self Concept.
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