How do you view yourself? | Self-construal
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Ep 2 of 2.
How do you view yourself? Is having a consistent idea of your self important?
Today's episode answers both these questions by building upon the idea of the self-concept discussed in last weeks episode.
Self-construal, the manner in which you view yourself, typically falls into one of three categories: individualistic, collectivist, and relational. I discuss all three of these types of self-construal, as well as how they can affect the way in which a person views consistency.
Lastly, I discuss the philosophical ideas of free will and determinism, and how they may apply to these ideas of self.
How do you view yourself? Do you think consistency is important? Let me know what you think in the comments!
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References:
Cross, S. E., Gore, J. S., & Morris, M. L. (2003). The relational-interdependent self-construal, self-concept consistency, and well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85(5), 933-944. doi.org/10.103...
Markus, H. R., & Kitayama, S. (1991). Culture and the self: Implications for cognition, emotion, and motivation. Psychological Review, 98(2), 224-253. doi.org/10.103...
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I would like to think that I'm also a relational but I'll be more aware of the foot in the door and the low ball thanks to you. Unlike your other commentator I like both Sam and Anthony, and I particularly like Anthony De Mello. He's one of my all-time favourite authors. It's intriguing the differences between East and West! Hopefully with our 'smaller world' these differences will fade.
I'm delighted you found the video useful Bernadette! De Mello is a great author... So insightful and humourous.
It sounds like you would like the world's populations to become more similar... Is that correct?
It sure is correct Pat!
Interesting! I think it's an important consideration. I love the extensive diversity we see in today's world, but I'd certainly like to see the levels of kindness and compassion increase across the board - making us all more similar in a way... Quite the conundrum! I wonder if there is a way of maintaining diversity, and yet still making improvements to our worldwide humanity. Any suggestions?!
"your self is embedded in your social network"... just like that merchandise is embedded in the background!
This week it's Making Sense by Sam Harris and Awareness by Anthony De Mello. 2 great books! Have you heard of them?
@@PatsPsychologyMSc yeah. But don't like that guy
@@SnippetsCutTheBull which guy?
@@PatsPsychologyMSc Sam Harris
@@SnippetsCutTheBull interesting. May I ask why you don't like him?
Takeaway message - stop opening the door to salespeople!
Absolutely Snippets! Do you feel these compliance techniques work on you?
@@PatsPsychologyMSc oh yeah they definitely would. Where can I read about more of them
@@SnippetsCutTheBull Professor Robert Cialdini is one of the world's leading experts on compliance techniques. He has numerous scientific articles (fascinating whether you're a scientist or not), lots of successful books, and even some RUclips videos. I'd highly recommend you check him out!
As an aside, this is one of my favourite scientific review articles. If you want to take a deep dive into compliance techniques, this is a great place to start - doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.55.090902.142015