The term self is generally used in reference to the conscious reflection of one's own being or identity, as an object separate from other or from the environment. There are a variety of ways to think about the self with self-concept.
Self-concept is often considered as the cognitive or thinking aspect of self (related to one's self-image) (Huitt, 2011).
Intriguingly, there seems to be diverse opinions on the definition of self-concept