<p><em>This study highlights how the self-concept of gay individuals develops and how the surrounding environment influences this self-concept. The theory of self-concept utilized in this research is derived from William H. Fitts (1971). Employing a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, the study involved five respondents. Data were collected through interviews, following Fitts' (1971) dimensions of self-concept, which generated 15 combinations of internal and external dimensions. The findings reveal variations in the self-concept of gay individuals: three out of five participants exhibited a negative self-concept, whereas the remaining two displayed a positive self-concept. The environment also plays a crucial role; an accepting environment supports a positive self-concept, while a rejecting environment contributes to a negative self-concept. The study suggests that society and parents should create a supportive environment for gay individuals, enabling them to feel accepted and subsequently reducing negative self-concepts</em></p>
<p><em>Keywords: Self concept, gay</em></p>