Ch' 3: Communication and Personal Identity

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Ch. 3 Communication and Personal Identity
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What is the Self? (1 of 2)

• The self arises in communication with others
• Self-fulfilling prophecy
• Communication with family members
• Direct definition-labels us and our behaviors
• Identity scripts-rules for how we are supposed to
  live and how we are supposed to be
• Attachment styles-patterns of parenting that
  teach us who we and others are and how to
  approach others and relationships

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What is the Self? (2 of 2)

• The self arises in communication with others
• Communication with peers
• Communication with society

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The Self is Multidimensional

• The self is a processit develops over time
• The self internalizes and acts from social
  perspectives
• Particular others (reflected appraisal)
• Generalized other the collection of rules,
  roles, and attitudes endorsed by the whole social
  community in which we live
• Social perspectives on the self are constructed
  and variable

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Enhancing Self-Concept

• Make a strong commitment to improve your
  self-concept
• Gain knowledge as a basis for personal change
• Set realistic goals
• Accept yourself for being in process
• Create a supportive context for changechoose to
  be around people who believe in you engage in
  positive self-talk