The Social Self

Social Identity. 2 Components.
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Social Identity. 2 Components.
Personal self "I". Social self "We". Vary based on situation and culture.
Self-Concept
What we think about the self (organized around self-schema)
Self-Concept: self-relevant effect
Self-relevant information catches our attention and is remembered. Helps us learn.
-Self-Esteem
The way one feels about the self; we are motivated to think positively of ourselves.
Sources of Self-Esteem
1. Personal experiences 2. Social Comparison 3. Comparison with internal standards.
1. personal experiences
We choose situations in which we shine. We interpret our successes and failures in a self-serving way (blaming a teacher). We overestimate our own contributions (self-centered bias) --> Ego . We discount out weaknesses as not important.
Personal experiences: Self-Handicapping
May protect self-image by proving a ready excuse for failure... especially in situations that threaten self-esteem. "No lose situation" -->Fail- have an excuse. success- I am really good.
2. Social Comparison (siblings)
Downward comparison (makes us feel better). Upward Comparison (make goals).
Social Comparison: which makes us feel better?
Downward
3. Comparison with Internal Standards (My own goals)
ideal self vs real self.
less discrepancy = higher self-esteem
We lower our expectations so we do not constantly feel disappointed.
Conclusion to self-esteemWe want to feel good about ourselves and use a variety of means to do so.- Self-MonitoringMeasures the degree to which an individuals behavior is determined by the situation and others rather than on personal factors (beliefs, attitudes). How much do you control your behavior to present yourself in the most socially appropriate way?Self-Monitoring: HSM vs LSMHSM- Can detect deception. identity confusion. LSM- I Am who I Am.Self-Monitoring: Basic ComponentsConcern with social appropriateness of one's self presentation. Attention to social comparison information. The ability to control/modify self-presentation. ex: actors (HSM) manipulate and artists (LSM) Using this ability in situations. ex: saying hi to people you don't really like Cross-situational consistency or variability. ex: degree changes all the time.Self-Monitoring: Dating relationshipsHSM- more likely to terminate current relationships for other options & more partners in last year. Uncommitted orientations. Starts high but never grows. LSM- longer time in relationship. Level of intimacy higher. Committed orientation. Stars lower but grows.Adv and DisadvHSM- emotional health. intimate relationship. empathy. LSM- Deep friendship. genuine. honest. care less who loves them.how does Self-Monitoring developExperience. family background. size of school.Conclusion of Self-Monitoringimportance of social situation but also individual differences (interaction of the two)