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This diploma thesis was created to gain and write down the main findings about the issue of social support and its influence on the school success of students of selected grammar schools, and secondary vocational schools in Pilsen region. The findings are divided into three chapters, in which the basic findings are defined, which are based on professional literature and foreign studies in the given areas. In these chapters, concepts such as self- concept, adolescence, motivation, school success and failure, social network and three basic components of human formation in the form of family, school and peer group are defined. The research part focuses on the processing of the data, which was obtained through a standardized questionnaire, the Child and Adolescent Social Support Questionnaire (CASSS-CZ), supplemented with demographic data. There were 310 students participating in the questionnaire survey. The obtained data were processed with using the statistical method of correlation, descriptive statistics and the statistical tool of one-factor ANOVA. After analyzing the data, we concluded that social support is important for an individual and his/her school success. However, at the same time, its level is not different with respect to the gender of the individual or the type of school which he/she...

The thesis deals with the self-evaluation of primary school students. The aim is to find out with what perspective the selected first grade teachers approach pupils' self-assessment. The theoretical part explains the concept of assessment. It lists its functions, forms and types. It focuses more on formative assessment and feedback in relation to self-assessment. It also mentions self-concept, which is closely related to self-assessment. It presents its definition and development with regard to the age focus in the first stage of primary school. It looks more closely at pupils' self-assessment. It focuses on the development of self-evaluation of the individual, its meaning and functions and the conditions for its development in school. It mentions what types of self-assessment are divided into and what methods and techniques can be used. Finally, it highlights the possible risks and pitfalls of pupil self-assessment. The practical part investigates the position taken by selected primary school teachers on pupil self- assessment. The research is carried out using observation and interview methods. The results of the research show that the selected first grade primary school teachers give their pupils space for self-evaluation using different methods and techniques. However, this is done to a limited...

This bachelor thesis deals with the self-concept of an individual with an autistic spectrum disorder and the reflection of their self-concept through the perspective of his close person. The theoretical part, that is separated to four parts, presents the history of approaches to ASD and its symptoms, I describe three main problematic features for individuals with autism. Then it describes the self- concept, historical and present approaches and concrete parts of self-concept, it also shows the results of previous research of the self-concept of individuals with ASD and presents the possibilities of examining the self-concept. In the empirical part, I deal with the specifics of the self-concept of individuals with ASD, the degree of adequacy of the view of close people and the most significant differences between the statements of close people and individuals with ASD. It also includes three case studies of respondents with ASD, their close people and its mutual comparisons. I describe the self-concept of individuals with ASD, view of their close people and I compare those two views. I also look for common topics for those respondents. I answer my research questions on this base. I compare my research with current researches. I also reflect possible limitations of my research.

This bachelor thesis is focused on the self-concept of pedagogical workers with hearing impairments employed in education, specifically in kindergartens, primary and high schools for the hearing impaired. The theoretical part focuses on the classification of the hearing impaired, the possibilities of education of the hearing impaired and their employment in the labour market, self-concept and related terms, and the characteristics of individual positions in which teachers with hearing impairments can work within a school for the hearing impaired. The aim of the work is to clarify the issue of self-concept of these workers in their employment. Furthermore, it will also shed light on the influence of lenght of experience and education attainment on the self-concept of teachinh staff with hearing impairement, highlight the use of self-assessment and self-reflection by these staff and last but not least, identify how workplace relationships influence the self-concept of teaching staff with hearing impairment. A semi-structured interview was chosen as the method for data collection for the research part. Individual interviews were conducted in the presence of a sign language interpreter. They were recorded and than transcribed verbatim, ollowing open coding for te evaluation of the research...

This diploma thesis deals with the topic of self-esteem and self-efficacy among adults who suffer from a specific learning disability. The aim of the research was to find out how a specific learning disability affects the practice of teaching and work self-efficacy of teachers. Based on a research of studies that have been published, a semi-structured interview was prepared and conducted with university students of education and teachers with a specific learning disability. The Ohio Teacher Efficacy Scale (OSTES) questionnaire was also used as an additional method for measuring teachers' work self- efficacy. The results of the research revealed specific difficulties that the respondents faced during their studies at the university. In addition to the ways in which a specific learning disability can limit practice of teaching, the research findings also suggested the positive benefits of the disability. It was found that the respondents have a relatively high work self-efficacy. The research also described the various negative experiences related to the specific learning disability that the respondents encountered during their lifetime. Despite these experiences, the respondents expressed a positive general self-concept.

The rigorous thesis is focused on the translation, creation and subsequent use of metacognitive training (MCT) in adolescents with anxiety in group therapy. The theoretical part deals with adolescence, anxiety and with description of metacognitive training. It is supplemented by a rich representation of current research about the mental health of adolescents and the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy applied in various mental disorders. According to existing trainings, the program created by us is divided into 8 modules, with a fixed structure, held once a week. Each module focuses on a specific topic that concerns anxiety, and worksheets for each module are also used for training. Using a quasi-experiment, we measured the current level of anxiety in the pretest and posttest using standardized method STAI, and the overall self-concept measured with PHCSCS-2. We found subjective feeling of anxiety, depression, a tendency to self-harm and difficulty attending school. A total of 7 participants participated in the experimental group and 8 participants were in the control group. Five parents filled in the pretest and posttest feedback. The results of the research show a greater reduction in anxiety and an increase in self-concept in the experimental group compared to the control group. There was no...

The bachelor's thesis entitled "The influence of social networks on the perception of ideal appearance in early adolescence" deals with the use of social networks and aims to identify possible impacts on self-esteem in people in early adolescence. The practical part of this bachelor thesis focuses on the quantitative research of the influence of social networks on the perception of ideal appearance in early adolescence in people aged 10-15 years.

Problematika ideálu krásy prezentovaného v médiích je celosvětovým zkoumaným fenoménem už několik desítek let. S nástupem digitálních médií se však zájem o zkoumání této problematiky ještě více rozšířil a výzkumníci přichází k novým poznatkům a závěrům. Vnímání vlastního těla a spokojenost s ním jsou významným faktorem sebepojetí a sebehodnocení. Čím dál tím častěji se však setkáváme s diskrepancí mezi reálným a ideálním tělem, která mnohdy vede k patologickým stravovacím návykům, jež překlenou do poruch příjmu potravy nebo k excesivnímu cvičení. Předmětem této diplomové práce, kterou si neodvážím označit za čistou autoetnografii, ale spíše kvalitativní výzkum využívající vlastní sebereflexi, je přinést do otázky účinku médií v oblasti vnímání vlastního body image nový vhled. Skrze hloubkové rozhovory, které podrobně popisují vlastní zkušenost s různými formami poruch příjmu potravy a vedou k zamyšlení se nad jejich vznikem, průběhem i aktuálním stavem ve vztahu k užívání sociální sítě Instagram, jsem se jako autorka publikace setkala velmi často s podobnými poznatky i přes zcela odlišné příběhy a formy diskrepance. Základním přínosem celého výzkumu je v prvé řadě zjištění, že ani jedna z respondentek nepotvrdila Instagram jako spouštěč nemoci, spíše ho označují za nátlakový a škodlivý v momentě,...

My diploma thesis deals with the issue of mental hygiene as a field of personality and vocational development of future primary teachers. The aim of theoretical part is to summarize the facts about teacher's profession, which are an argument for systematic mental hygiene development of teacher students. One of the goals is to describe the study of teaching as my respondents in empirical part are future teachers. The next aim is to find answers to what attitudes, knowledge and skills should teachers have to be able to prevent burnout syndrome, to be resistant to stress and to be active in their approach to personality and professional development. The practical part was realized by a mixed research among students of the primary teaching who are in the 1st and the 5th grade. The research questions were: What is the approach of the students of teaching to the personality development in the 1st grade and in the 5th grade? What are the competencies of the future primary teachers in the 1st grade and in the 5th grade in a burnout area? To what extent do the future primary teachers know in the 1st grade and in the 5th grade about the risk of burnout (what does it cause, what are the manifestations of burnout and how to prevent it)? Data were collected by the questionnaire method. My research shows that...

The diploma thesis deals with selected issues of self-concept of a primary school teacher. The theoretical part deals mainly with the issue of concepts related to self-concept and their clarification. The empirical part had the task of tracing important moments, people and phases leading to the formation of attitudes and ideas of what teachers have about themselves. During professional development, the construction of teachers' identity and self-confidence was crucial. The survey was qualitatively oriented and carried out through the analysis of the life history of teachers. By open coding, the narration of the respondents was divided into 5 main categories. The research of life stories led to expected and surprising findings and resulted in a draft recommendation for undergraduate teachers' training. KEYWORDS Self-concept, teacher, professional identity, key skills, self-confidence

KRISTÝNA JEŽILOVÁ THE ROLE OF A TEACHING ASSISTANT IN PRIMARY SCHOOL ABSTRACT The thesis is about the profession of a teaching assistant and his interaction with pupils with special educational needs. It deals with what is the role of a teaching assistant during a teaching and how he helps pupils with special educational needs. The theoretical part explains important concepts which are crucial for this proffesion, that means joint learning, who the teaching assistant actually is and what he needs for his work and who are students with special educational needs. The practical part tries to outline the work of the teaching assistant by means of qualitative research. I was interested in how this work is viewed by assistants themselves, which I try to find out by means of research methods - interview and observation. On the basis of the results of the research, the conclusion of the investigation is elaborated, where all gained knowledge is summarized. The aim of the thesis is to find out what role the pedagogical assistants play and how they help pupils with special educational needs, how their assistants see their work, how their opinion on this profession differs and what it is the same.

The aim of this bachelor's thesis is to find out how the general public views preschool teachers with physical modifications. The theoretical part is devoted to the personality of the teacher, the self-concept of the individual, especially the self-concept in the teaching profession and, last but not least, the definition of the concept of physical modification. It focuses mainly on those modifications that we commonly encounter - tattoos and piercings. The aim of the practical part is to clarify the attitude of the general public towards teachers with tattoos or other body modifications. For its fulfillment, mixed research is chosen, which consists of a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews. Qualitative research focuses on the attitudes and experiences of kindergarten teachers. Quantitative research maps public opinion.

The bachelor's thesis deals with the analysis of the use of physical activities in the context of physical self-concept of students of Physical Education and Spot at the Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia. In the analytical part, a content analysis of professional publications related to the selected topic, is performed and a comprehensive compilation is created. In the synthetic part, the obtained data are presented and evaluated by standardized PSDQ questionnaire. The survey was attended by 40 respondents, 29 men and 11 women in the age range of 20-25 years. 100% of respondents are satisfied with their own body image. Almost 50 % of respondents prefer fitness activities in connection with the body's self-concept.

The thesis will deal with the relationship of adolescents' self-concept according to their life plans. The work focuses on the issue of their own self-professional concept in their third term of vocational school and fourth term of secondary vocational school. The aim of this work is to describe the relation of the students of the vocational school and secondary vocational school to themselves, how they evaluate themselves, as well as their relation to self-professional concept, to their future goals related to their professional life and further education. The theoretical part deals with their own understanding of self-concept, its development from childhood to adolescence, of the development of themselves and self-professional concept, the importance of life plans for the future life of adolescents on the basis of professional Czech and foreign literature. At the end of the theoretical part, there will be laid theoretical foundations for the research, which will be the content of the practical part of this work. The empirical part of the thesis will analyze the survey made at secondary schools, which focuses on themselves and self-professional concept of selected pupils of the fourth term of secondary vocational schools and the third term of vocational schools. A combination of qualitative and...

This bachelor thesis deals with the use of art therapy in working with adults with inadequate self-concept. The thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part contains two main chapters that deal with self-concept and art therapy. Self-concept deals with a person's relationship to himself, witch fundamentally influences the possibilities of how an individual can relate to the world and suceed in it. Art therapy in a narrower sense uses fine art for therapeutic purposes. The practical part reports on art therapy work with adults with inadequate self-concept. Research outputs are presented in the form of case studies.

The aim of the bachelor thesis' research was to find out and describe the level of a self-concept of primary school pupils with specific learning disabilities, what influences their self-concept and what contributes to a positive self-concept and a subsequent design of an appropriate educational approach to pupils with specific learning disabilities in terms of optimizing their mental development. The bachelor thesis is divided into two parts, the theoretical and the research part. The theoretical part defines the basic characteristics of individual learning disabilities, the etiology and the consequences of specific learning disabilities. A separate chapter deals with a legislative definition of the education of pupils with special needs. Furthermore, the basic terminology from developmental psychology concerning the personality of an older school age pupil is described. The last chapter of the theoretical part explains the term self-concept and mentions partial areas of this phenomenon. The research part provides a description of the research design and describes the individual research methods. A triangulation approach which combines the method of observation, document analysis and semi-structured interview was chosen. The chapter 9 and its subchapters describe and analyse the results of a research survey that was carried out during the school year 2019/2020. The discussion and the conclusion of the work summarize, on the bases of the results obtained from the research part, the fulfilment of the aim of the work and provide answers to the stated research questions. Based on the results of the research survey, it was found that a specific disorder plays a very important role in the self-concept of primary school pupils, affecting a number of key aspects to a healthy self-concept. Pupils are usually insufficiently informed about their problems.

This bachelor thesis focuses on the relationship between the use of Instagram and the physical self-concept of adolescent girls. The theoretical part consists of three chapters. In the first chapter adolescence and its developmental aspects are briefly summarized, the second chapter deals with self-concept and its development in adolescence, followed by a subchapter concerning physical self-concept. At the end of the theoretical work, social networks, Instagram and their influence on physical self-concept are introduced. In the practical part, the bachelor's thesis aims to find the relationship between the use of Instagram and the physical self-concept of adolescent girls. The research group consists of 252 respondents aged 15-20 years who own an Instagram account. The sample was collected via social networks using the improbable selection method. The relationship of the respondents to their own body was measured using the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire, which measures attitudes towards their own body, and the Basic Olomouc Body Rating, which measures satisfaction with their own appearance using a pictorial scale of characters. The level of use of Instagram was detected using a questionnaire created for the purposes of the bachelor's thesis. A statistically significant difference was demonstrated in the hypothesis concerning girls who follow fitness accounts and girls who do not follow them. Girls who do not follow fitness accounts showed higher dissatisfaction with their body, which was measured by the BOBR questionnaire, than girls who do follow these accounts.

The bachelor thesis deals with the current topic of psychological impacts of social networks, namely the influence of Instagram on the perception of Self. The thesis uses the design of a theoretical study devoted to the analysis of current foreign studies, which primarily deal with the importance of using Instagram to reflect its own self-image and the degree of its influence on changes in satisfaction with one's body. Another important theoretical part was the research focused on narcissism as a personality trait often referred to as one of the key motives for increased activity on social networks. The last thematic area deals with the results of research on self-presentation on Instagram, namely both the strategies of the presentation itself and the social perception of others. The aim of the bachelor thesis is to introduce the basics of the psychological perspective on the influence of social networks (specifically Instagram as a means of self-presentation) on the individual, the partial goal was to describe the methodology of social network research. The analysis shows the methodological diversity of the used approaches and the ambiguity of the results. However, there is evidence of the influence of media and social networks on the perception of our physical ideal and there is evidence of the influence of narcissism on sharing and adding self-presenting photos to Instagram.

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a mental illnes manifesting itselg, among other signs, with impaired body schema and rejection of food. Principal focus of the thesis was to assess the discrimination treshold, ability to evaluate sensory perception and body self-concept in adolescent female patients hospitalised with anorexia nervosa. Our goal was to clarify and better understand the still not adequately described neurophysiological aspects of anorexia nervosa. The results were compared to control group; both groups comprised 18 girls, the average age of observed group being 14,7 ± 0,71 years and average age of control group being 15,3 ±0,71 years. Two-point discrimination was examined in three areas - arm, between shoulder blades and belly - with modified caliper. The Petrie test was used in sensory perception testing, while body self-concept was measured with BAT questionare. The examinations were performed in standardised conditions during similar day times. We found significant difference in two-point discrimination in the area between the shoulder blades with significance level α = 5 % and p-value p = 0,0001. A statistically significant difference was also observed in body self-concept with significance level α = 5 % and p-value p = 0,017. Thus we conclude that patients suffering from anorexia nervosa...

Presented work focuses on the proces of self-knowing during the Dark Therapy (DT). The theoretical part is devoted to the modern concept of DT in the Czech Republic and the placement of this therapy into a historical kontext. This section also describes the conditions, course and effects of DT to human psyche and health.. The last section of the theoretical part devotes attention to self-knowing and associated areas. The aim of the practical part is to map out how DT graduates perceive and experience Stay in the dark and whether they relate to better self-knowledge and self-awareness in a relatively short time after graduation. The design of qualitative research is a multiple case study. The data were collected by a half-structured interview with 8 respondents shortly after DT. The data obtained through the interviews was subsequently analyzed in the open coding process, the individual categories are presented by the technique of unloading the cards both in the individual case studies and in their comparison. It was found that motives for DT, personality developmental anchorages and activities performed during DT to some degree determined the experiences and knowledge of the respondents they gained during therapy. Respondents focused in the dark on recapitulation of their life experiences and relationships, which often made it possible to deal with past experiences or rethink their attitudes and opinions. The knowledge of the respondents concerned their dispositions, physical perception, relationship with other people or professional orientation. Frequent evidence is the "mindfulness" of the respondents, who during the stay felt to be spiritually, more conscious, "here and now". Respondents showed an increase in self-acceptance, self-confidence and acceptance of others.

This bachelor thesis deals with the self-esteem of university students with dyslexia and its comparison with the intact population of university students. Further it focuses on the difficulties university students with dyslexia suffer, but also on their strengths and positive attributes. The aim of the work was also to find out whether there is a relation between the self-esteem of reading and the global self-esteem of individuals with dyslexia. A total of 51 respondents participated in my research, 23 of which belonged to the experimental group of university students with dyslexia. In the research, 2 questionnaires were used, namely The Reader Self-Perception Scale 2 (RSPS2) and Self-Liking/Self-Competence Scale-Revised Version (SLCS-R). In addition to these methods, also 4 open questions were used. Results of the research have shown that university students with dyslexia have more negative reading self-esteem than university students without dyslexia, but the differences in global self- esteem between the two groups are not statistically significant. It has been shown that within the individuals with dyslexia there is no significant positive relation between the reading self-esteem and global self-esteem. The main finding of this work is that, despite the difficulties caused by learning...

The subject of this thesis is: ,,The ideal of beauty in historical context". It contains the development of beauty from the prime beginning to present time. It lists in detail each period of time and changes in it. The thesis also contains patterns of ideal of beauty, typology and classification of women, the factors influencing appearance of each person and gender stereotypes between man and woman . Undoubtedly, this issue includes objective and subjective evaluation and its development, also eating disorders and other negative influences.

The thesis deals with the exploration and deeper understanding of the problems of relations personality typology and style of management of executives in the Czech education system, ie directors, from the perspective of self-concept. The purpose is to ascertain existence of a relationship between personality characteristics and the manner of school management. What typology director of the Czech education system can be considered effective in relation to the management of educational institutions such as the Czech school and whether this environment calls for a new, own typology. Based on the theoretical background and knowledge dealing with the personality and different theories about its typology, managerial approach to the school principal in the Czech Republic, management styles, the typology of the existence of related areas. The survey will be a combination of forms, in the form of a questionnaire in the form of semi-structured interviews. The basic research sample are directors of art schools of the Czech Republic.

The presented bachelor thesis deals with the influence of toys and idols during childhood to muscle dysmorphia in adults. The theoretical part presents general information about eating disorders and then it focuses on muscle dysmorphia and its aspects. The author than mentions drugs related to sport. Last chapters of the theoretical part are focused on body image and self-concept. In the empirical part, the author uses a questionnaire to find out if exposure to an above average muscular toys and idols can effect perception of ideal man's body in adults. The research group consisted of 461 respondents, all males. Research shows that respondents who were exposed to an above average muscular toys and idols achieve higher scores in questionnaire that deals with muscle dysmorphia, showing that they have different opinion on ideal male body than man who were not exposed.

A managerial role place great challenges on the individual from the perspective of self- management, primarily considering the challenges of that role and individual needs and values. This dissertation discusses the potential for maintaining well-being when performing in a managerial role in a supra-national corporation. The focus is primarily on the idea of flourishing (thriving) defined by the American psychologist Martin Seligman. Flourish fundamentally includes subjective, hedonic elements (experiences of joy), as well as, eudaemonic quality built on the individual but for the wider community. Flourishing is closely linked to the self-concept of the individual; its content is subjective in character. Employment in a supra-national environment includes characteristics which may reduce the quality of this for an individual. This, mainly, involves constant adapting to change, working in a turbulent environment, collaborations encountering cultural differences (national and organisational), working in a matrix structure and/or frequent emphases on hedonism or consumerism. The research is predominantly qualitative in character; mapping pivotal topics which, in the future, will require a more empirical approach. This research focuses on a deeper understanding of functional areas and strategies which...

The bachelor thesis "The issue of sexual education of the pre-school child" deals with the importance of sexual education in pre-primary education and shows the possible risks that may occur when this subject is neglected at this stage. The theoretical part deals with the evolution of human sexuality and the possible realization of sexual education in kindergarten. In the practical part, results of a quantitative research are interpreted. Kindergarten teachers were asked to fill in a questionnaire to find out the teachers´ opinion about sexual education and the way they carry it out in the kindergarten. It also includes a proposal of an educational project, which can be applied in the kindergarten.

The work deals with the theme of body image and dissatisfaction over one's own body in nonclinical population. Theoretical part includes knowledge of physical self perception and it focuses mainly on the factors that have some affect on the body image. Body image is significantly influenced by the age, sex, personal traits and an affiliation to a social class. The work also points out, that high demands have been recently placed on the visual aspects and how much slenderness is being idealized and the ideal of beauty has been displayed in the media. This results in the dissatisfaction with one's own body that may bring about considerable health, psychological and finally partnership problems. Last but not least the work demonstrates the overview of body image measurement methods. In the empirical part is suggested a survey which main goal is more complex interpretation of physical self perception in the elderly. This part illustrates how important the appearance for the elderly really is and what determines their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with one's own body and how much this contentment is related with the life quality of the senior citizens in general.

Title: Physical self-concept of floorball players Objectives: The aim of this thesis was to gain theoretical knowledge about body image and based on the information gained in the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) questionnaire evaluate if there is any difference between body image in floorball players at different performance levels. Methods: Quantitative data that was collected by a written questionnaire were chosen as the primary data source. The basic file is floorball player competing under Czech floorbal union. The selection sample consists of 71 floorball players, 35 playing 3 highest leagues, 36 playing other leagues. Results: Individual questions from the written questionnaire were processed and the results were used for evaluating the hypothesis. Keywords: self-concept, body image, men, floorball

The work introduces the summary of knowledge about fashion and its context with psychic processes. The available resources provides an overview study of the issue and presents current research on the importance of fashion in daily life.The first part focuses on theoretical knowledge about the function of clothing and its ability to express social belonging and emotions. It respresents clothing as a mean of communication with the environment too. Another part of the work describes how fashion and garments are related to psychic constituent of personality, especially the self-concept and self-representation. It also narrates the significance of clothing in the process of formation of personality, self-confidence and identity. The work includes a brief view of other areas that are significant to psychological aspects of fashion for human. In conclusion, there is a proposed research project that examines the link between personality type and style of dressing using the MBTI questionnaire. Keywords: Fashion, character, self-concept, communication