The self from sociological perspective

Charles Horton Cooley (1864-1929)

an American sociologist known for his theory “Looking Glass Self“

Looking Glass Self

describes how our self-image is shaped by how we think others see us.

Imagination

we imagine how our we appear to others

Interpretation

we imagine how others judge us

self-feeling

we develop our self-concept

George Herbert Mead (1863-1931)

an American philosopher, sociologist, and psychologist who developed the social self theory.

Social Self Theory

asserts that personal identity is formed through social interaction and cultural ecpectations.

The I andThe Me

I is the spontaneous aspect of the self. Me is a socialized aspects shaped by social expectations and norms.

Role - Taking

developed a sense of the self by imagining how others perceive us and adjusting our behavior accordingly.

Significant Others

have direct influenced on the person like parents.

Generalized others

represents society’s collective norma’s and expectations individuals internalize like society.

Stages of Self- Development = Prepatory Stage (Imitation)

stats from birth to age 2. childrens copy others but didn’t understands their actions, words, or tone of voice.

Stages of Self- Development = Play Stage (Taking on Roles)

stage occurs from about ages of three to six. they pretend and still do not follow the rules within organized games.

Stages of Self- Development = Games Stage (Undertsanding Multiple Roles)

begins at age seven, children starts to comprehend and follow the rules of games.