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Module 3 - Socio-Anthropological Perspective of The Self

This document discusses the socio-anthropological perspective of the self from a live video discussion on Understanding the Self. It covers key theorists like Charles Cooley and his Looking Glass Self theory, which proposes that people develop self-concepts based on imagining how they appear to and are judged by others. George Herbert Mead's ‘I’ and ‘Me’ framework is also introduced, where the ‘Me’ represents the socialized self developed through interactions, and the ‘I’ emerges from acting based on the internalized perspectives of others. The discussion emphasizes how social relationships and opinions of close relationships particularly shape one's evolving sense of identity and self-concept over time through socialization.

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Module 3 - Socio-Anthropological Perspective of The Self

This document discusses the socio-anthropological perspective of the self from a live video discussion on Understanding the Self. It covers key theorists like Charles Cooley and his Looking Glass Self theory, which proposes that people develop self-concepts based on imagining how they appear to and are judged by others. George Herbert Mead's ‘I’ and ‘Me’ framework is also introduced, where the ‘Me’ represents the socialized self developed through interactions, and the ‘I’ emerges from acting based on the internalized perspectives of others. The discussion emphasizes how social relationships and opinions of close relationships particularly shape one's evolving sense of identity and self-concept over time through socialization.

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LIVE VIDEO DISCUSSION

REMINDERS
LOG-IN 5-10 MINUTES EARLY

TURN OFF YOUR CAMERA

MUTE YOUR AUDIO WHEN NOT SPEAKING

PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES


WARNING
Recording is strictly prohibited!
No individual or entity should
electronically record or broadcast any
portion of a meeting in PSY 1A:
Understanding the Self without prior
consent of the TSU Psychology
Department.

Violations will be dealt in accordance to


RA 10173/Data Privacy Act.
PSY 1A:
Understanding
the Self
1st semester, Academic Year 2020-2021
Units & Modules
Unit I: Tripartite Composition of the Self
o Module 1: The Self of Thoughts, Feelings,
Sensations and Behaviors
Unit II: The Self from Various Perspectives
o Module 2: Bio-ecological Perspective
o Module 3: Socio-Anthropological Perspective
o Module 4: Psychological Perspective
o Module 5: Cultural Concepts of the Self
Unit III: The Self from Various Facets
o Module 6: Unpacking the Self
Unit IV: Managing and Caring for the Self
o Module 7: Setting Goals
o Module 8: Caring for Oneself
Socio-Anthropological
Perspective of the Self
Session 4
Answer
through the
chatbox.
Social relationships define our self

How we think of ourselves is linked to the


person we are with at the moment.
Socialization
- the interactive process through which
people learn:
o basic skills
o values
o beliefs
o behavior patterns of a society

- within socialization, a person develops a


sense of self
Socialization
- the means by which human infants
begin to acquire the skills necessary to
perform as a functioning member of the
society.

- the most influential learning process


one can experience!
Self-concept o one’s description and evaluation of
oneself, including psychological and
physical characteristics, qualities,
skills, roles and so forth
o contribute to the individual’s sense
of identity over time
o also called self-appraisal; self-
assessment; self-evaluation; self-
rating
SOURCE: https://dictionary.apa.org/identity
The SELF-CONCEPT
is the sum total of
beliefs we each have
about ourselves
The Beginnings of the Self-Concept
Recognizing Oneself
o Human infants begin to recognize
themselves in the mirror when they are
about two years old.

o Being able to recognize yourself as a


distinct entity is a necessary first step in
the evolution and development of a
SELF-CONCEPT.
Charles Cooley’s
Looking Glass Self
o An American Sociologist who
formulated the Looking Glass Self

o His theory puts emphasis on


primary groups — parents,
siblings, play groups, elders —
are the FOREMOST FORCE IN
DEVELOPING A PERSON'S
CHARACTER
Other people serve as a mirror in which we
can see ourselves
The Looking Glass Self
o Our self-image comes from our own
self-reflection and from what others
think of us.
The Looking Glass Self
o People develop a sense of WHO THEY
ARE AND WHAT TO THINK OF
THEMSELVES by watching the reactions
of the people in their primary group as
well as those they meet throughout
their lives.
The Looking Glass Self
Hence…
o A person’s self grows out of society’s
interpersonal interactions and the
perceptions of others.

o People shape themselves based on


what other people perceive and confirm
other people’s opinion on themselves.
The Looking Glass Self
o This notion is especially o Using social interaction as a type of
applicable to the way children “mirror,” people use the judgments
form their SELF-ESTEEM. they receive from others to
MEASURE THEIR OWN WORTH,
VALUES, AND BEHAVIOR.

…the OPINIONS OF FAMILY AND CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS seem to be


more relevant to our self-concept THAN THOSE OF STRANGERS.
The process of the formation of our
SELF CONCEPT
1. We Imagine how others SEE US 2. We Imagine how others
An individual in a social situation ASSESS US
imagines how they appear to That individual imagines others’
others. judgment of that appearance.

3. We develop our self-views through THESE


JUDGEMENTS
The individual develops feelings about and
responds to those perceived judgments.
Who among the following has
the correct opinion of who you
Participate in are?
the poll. a. Family
b. Friends
c. Teachers
d. Others
George Herbert
Mead’s ‘I’ and the
’Me’
o An American Philosopher,
Sociologist and Psychologist
o His theory’s central concept is
the self:
- the part of an individual’s
personality composed of self-
awareness and self-image.
othe self is not there at birth,
rather, it is developed with social
experience
Sense of self stems from the human ability to be self-
conscious, to take ourselves as objects of experience
The ‘I’ and the ‘Me’
Assumptions:

o that the self develops only through social interaction


o that social interaction involves the exchange of symbols
o that understanding symbols involves being able to take
the role of another
The ‘I’ and the ‘Me’
The “I” and the “Me” has a
dynamic relationship that actually
forms what we call the self.
The ‘Me’
o Considered the socialized aspect of the individual.
o The 'me' represents learned behaviors, attitudes,
and expectations of others and of society.
o The 'me' is considered a phase of the self that is in
the past.
o The 'me' has been developed by the knowledge of
society and social interactions that the individual
has gained.

HOW OTHERS TREAT US


The ‘I’
o Part of self that's existing out in the world, acting,
being spontaneous, etc.
o Represents the individual’s identity based on
response to the “me”
o The “I” part is the subject of action.
o It's what you would commonly think of as yourself

HOW WE ACT BASED ON


OTHERS PERSPECTIVE
OF US
The process of the formation of our
SELF CONCEPT
1. Prepatory Stage 2. Play Stage
Children learn through imitation – Children become more aware of
language, symbols, gestures, etc. the importance of social
interactions.

3. Game Stage
Children’s understanding of social interactions
become more developed.
Answer in the Who among the significant
people in your life has the
Discussion strongest impact on how you
see your ‘I’? Why?
Forum.
Socio-Anthropological
Perspective of the Self
Session 4

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