It is the subject of one’s

own experience of
phenomena: perception,
emotions, thoughts.
– George Herbert Mead, a sociologist from the late
1800s, is well known for his theory of the social self,
which includes the concepts of 'self,' 'me,' and 'I.’ It
focuses on the way in which the self is developed.
– According to Mead, the self is not there from birth,
but it is developed over time from social experiences
and activities.
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– Language develops self by allowing individuals to

respond to each other through symbols, gestures,
words, & sounds.
– Play develops self by allowing individuals to take on
different roles, pretend, and express expectation of
others. (Recreation of various social situations.)
– Games develop self by allowing individuals to
understand and adhere to the rules of the activity.
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– The “me” is considered the socialized aspect of the
individual. The “me” represents learned behaviors,
attitudes, and expectations of others and of society. It also
considered a phase of the self that is in the past.
– On the other hand, “I” can be considered the present and
future phase of the self. The “I” represents the individual's
identity based on response to the ‘me.’
 “Our Sense of Self is
Influenced by Others’ View
of Us”
– It states that part of how
we see ourselves comes
from our perception of
how others see us.
1. You imagine how you appear to the other person.

2. Then, you imagine the judgement/evaluation of the

other person.

3. Finally, you feel some sense of pride, happiness guilt,

of shame.
 “Our Sense of Self is
Influenced by Comparisons
with Others”
– It states that in the absence
of objective measures for
self-evaluation, we compare
ourselves to others to find
out how we're doing.
– Individuals compare themselves to others who are
“socially better” to view self more positively.
– It happens when a person compares himself with
others who are better than him.
– It can have both negative and positive effects but it is
also likely to motivate us to achieve more.
Positive Effect Hope Inspiration
Negative Effect Dissatisfaction, Envy
– A defensive tendency to evaluate oneself in
comparison in comparison with others whose troubles
are more serious than one’s own.
– It happens when a person compares himself with
others who are worse off on a particular attribute.
Positive Effect Gratitude
Negative Effect Scorn
T H A N K Y O U ! :)