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SSC1 Lesson 4

This document discusses perspectives on the self from sociology, anthropology, and psychology. It summarizes that in sociology, the self is shaped by society and one's relationships, while in anthropology, culture and society provide the context for one's identity. In psychology, the self involves one's self-image, self-esteem, and ideal self, which are influenced by others' views and expectations. Theorists like Cooley, Mead, Erikson, Rogers, and Lewis contributed frameworks for understanding the multifaceted nature of the self.

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SSC1 Lesson 4

This document discusses perspectives on the self from sociology, anthropology, and psychology. It summarizes that in sociology, the self is shaped by society and one's relationships, while in anthropology, culture and society provide the context for one's identity. In psychology, the self involves one's self-image, self-esteem, and ideal self, which are influenced by others' views and expectations. Theorists like Cooley, Mead, Erikson, Rogers, and Lewis contributed frameworks for understanding the multifaceted nature of the self.

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LESSON 4: THE SELF

IN THE ALLIED
SCIENCES
In Sociology
as the presence of the larger society
and the significant others play a
major role in the understanding of the
genuine nature of the self which is
found in the realm of a collective
whole.
Cooley and Mead
• are Sociologists who described the
connection between social realities
and the role of the individual
• society therefore, is defined by the
individuals comprising it.
Rosenberg (1979)
• self-concept as comprised of the
insights about the self as an object
• reveals how the person is considered as
a functioning entity serving the
community
• that the identity of the person is reliant
on his or her function in the community
Gecas and Burke (1995)
that the self is composed of various
identities, attitudes, beliefs, values,
motives, and experiences with
respect to their communities and the
institution to which they belong .
In Anthropology
• self-concept is can be a product of cultural
practices.
• the self is secondary to culture and society as they
provide situations on the environment to which an
individual is formed into a significant entity
• the self develops identity on how individual behave
in response to cultural and social demands.
Erikson (1972)
• ‘identity’ as a unique and distinctly different from all
others.
• amidst of this uniqueness is our sameness with our chosen
groups as well as the institution to which we are connected.
• development of identity is a process where one undergoes
experiencing the components which he interprets in his
lifetime
In Psychology
• The ‘self’ in the field of
psychology pertains to how one
creates a schema of his person
• Awareness therefore of the self is
similar to having a conception of
the self
psychosocial theory of development
by Erik Ericson
• is alleged that identity is a goal leading to
self-realization
• A strong sense of self is developed as an
individual is properly integrated onto the
society and the institutions to which he is
socialized.
Michael Lewis’ (1990) two aspect of self-
concept which are found in the following:
• The most basic part of the self-scheme or self-concept
which is highly distinct from other which is known as the
Existential Self.
• The Categorical Self is that which one considers himself as
an object with properties and may include one’s age,
gender, size or skill. Each individual is aware of his
psychological traits. The evaluation of the significant
others as well as well as solutions to their daily concerns.
Carl Rogers’ (1959) Three components of
Psychological conceptions of the self
1.Your ‘self-image’ or the view you have of yourself
influenced by external factors such as expectations from
the significant others;
2.Your ‘self-esteem’ or ‘self-worth’ is the value you assign
to yourself;
3.The ‘ideal self’ is that you desire or expect of your
‘self’.
Carl conceptions of the self
A mismatch between your self-concept and what you
expect to be highly affects your self-esteem. One’s
expectation of the self and life situation can either result
in congruence or incongruence.
Carl Rogers stated that to achieve self –actualization
there must be a state of congruence within the individual.
CongruRogers’ (1959) Three components of
Psychological ence exists when the ‘ideal’ self and actual

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