Based on the above definitions, it can be concluded that self- confidence is individual awareness of his strengths and weaknesses,
belief in his self-confidence, satisfaction of himself both physically and spiritually, ability to take action based on the decision, and
ability to control the action taken to achieve the goals hoped for.
b. Formation process of self-confidence
Self-confidence attributed to someone is not formed naturally except the result of learning process of responding to any kinds of
external stimuli by interacting with his surroundings. People often respond to various stimuli and percept it later. If they percept
negatively, it will cause uncomfortable feelings from which they tend to avoid. According to Hakim 2005: 2 high self-confidence is
formed through the following processes. 1 Formation
of good
personality suited
to the
developmental process that produces certain potencies. 2
Someone’s awareness of his potencies that produces strong belief to make use of it.
3 Someone’s positive awareness and reaction towards his
lacks that lower his feeling of hesitation. 4
Someone’s experience of integrating various aspects of life by making use of all of his potencies.
The lack of the above process impede someone in getting self-confidence. For instance if someone has difficulty in getting
along with other, it will make him insecured, and thus make him less confident. According to Angelis 2003: 15, “self-confidence was
resulted from the awareness of deciding and controlling to do everything”. This awareness that will produce desire and will. For
instance, if someone hopes for getting getting good mark, he will struggle to achieve the goal by means of studying hard.
c. Indicators of self-confidence
According to Hakim 2005: 5, several things that indicate someone has self-confidence are.
1 Being calm in doing everything. 2 Being potential and ably.
3 Being able to neutralize the stress in any kinds of situation. 4 Being able to adapt and communicate in any kinds of
situation. 5 Having mental and physical condition which support self-
image. 6 Being intelligent.
7 Being educated. 8 Having life skills, e.g. foreign language skills.
9 Being able to socialize. 10 Having life experience that strengthen the mentality.
11 Having life experience that strengthen the mentality. 12 Thinking positively in any kinds of situation, e.g. being
patient and though. This will be helpful especially when something bad happens in someone’s life.
d. Types of self-confidence
