SOCSCI 2P03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Identity Formation, Reference Group, Self-Awareness
10 Dec 2016
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Trying to understand self: three general perspectives: pioneering perspective: william james. Believes we known ourself on three basis. You know how you prioritize (minimalist etc) I organizes it, how do you value/interpret it; tells you what"s important. In later adolescence; brings you to critical thinking process: material self, social self, spiritual or psychological self, mead"s perspective. Complements erikson"s work, you have biographical i . We take into consideration is opinions of significant others (what would my parents think about this? . Significant others change over time also, rotate orbits (movement in terms of reference group and how they impact your critical thinking/decision making) Emergence of self via a line of action. Real self (established identity) vs ideal self (anticipated identity) Explains changes from identity moratorium to achievement. Disparity is diff between individuals" assessment of self vs the ideal self (what you aspire to) Speaks to high congruence between what is and what is aspired for (brings you pos self esteem)
