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PowerPoint #3 - Self-Concept & Identity Management

The document discusses the self-concept and how communication influences it. It defines the self-concept as the relatively stable set of perceptions a person holds of themselves, including physical and intellectual characteristics, social roles, and beliefs. Self-esteem is part of the self-concept involving self-worth evaluations. The self-concept is influenced by reflected appraisal from others, social comparison to reference groups, and the self-fulfilling prophecy where expectations shape behaviors and outcomes. People use impression management strategies like selectivity and exaggeration to influence how others see their public self. Facework involves verbal and nonverbal techniques used to maintain one's public image and social identity.

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PowerPoint #3 - Self-Concept & Identity Management

The document discusses the self-concept and how communication influences it. It defines the self-concept as the relatively stable set of perceptions a person holds of themselves, including physical and intellectual characteristics, social roles, and beliefs. Self-esteem is part of the self-concept involving self-worth evaluations. The self-concept is influenced by reflected appraisal from others, social comparison to reference groups, and the self-fulfilling prophecy where expectations shape behaviors and outcomes. People use impression management strategies like selectivity and exaggeration to influence how others see their public self. Facework involves verbal and nonverbal techniques used to maintain one's public image and social identity.

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COMMUNICATION

AND THE
SELF-CONCEPT
SELF-CONCEPT - WHO ARE YOU???

 Words/phrases that describe you


 Physical characteristics
 Intellectual abilities
 Moods, feelings, attitudes
 Social roles
 Belief systems
 Personal skills/accomplishments
Self-Concept
Self-Esteem

 The relatively stable set of  A part of the self-concept involving evaluations


perceptions a person holds of of self-worth
themselves
 High esteem Positive communication
 Perceptions are weighted differently
in their importance  Low esteem Negative communication
REFLECTED APPRAISAL
 Mirroring of judgments of those around us

 Looking-Glass Self (Cooley)

- we see ourselves through


the eyes of others
SOCIAL COMPARISON
 Evaluating ourselves in terms of how we compare to others

 Reference Groups

- groups against which we


compare ourselves, influencing
our self-concept and self-esteem
THE SELF-EXPANSION MODEL
(ARON & ARON)

 We are motivated to expand the Self

 We are attracted to others who enable us to expand our Self


in some way

 Total similarity limits opportunity for self-expansion


 Difference broadens perspectives
 Difference is the basis of complementarity
THE SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY
 The self-concept is a very powerful influence
 Determines how we see ourselves presently and in the future

 Expectations and behaviors make an outcome more


likely to occur
 Expectation
 Behavior based on expectation
 Expectation is met
 Expectation is reinforced

 Perception creates reality!!!


Identity & Impression
Management
Impression Management Defined
 “The communication strategies people use to influence
how others view them”

 How you present the Self


Public and Private
Perceived Self Presenting Self

WHO YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE HOW YOU WANT OTHERS


TO SEE YOU

Private
Public
Impression Management Strategies

1) Selectivity: we hide or conceal features we


perceive as unattractive

2) Exaggeration: we exaggerate features we


perceive as attractive
RULES OF RELATING
Facework
 Face – our public image; our social identity

 Facework – nonverbal and verbal strategies we use to


maintain our face

Positive and Negative Face


Face Threats
Face-Saving Tactics
Facework as Performance

ON STAGE
vs.

BACKSTAGE
Embarrassment
 Embarrassment occurs when the Self feels threatened (face
threat)

 Embarrassment occurs during


role incompatibilities

 Embarrassment helps define


one’s role in social interactions –
helps us manage our identities

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