Unit ThreeCommunication and the Self

How do we define ourselves? Moods Appearance Social Traits Social Roles Beliefs (Religious, Political) Talents Physical Condition

Self Concept The relatively stable set

Of perceptions you hold of

yourself.

Self esteem – the part

of the self concept that

Involves evaluations of self

Worth.

How does Self – Concept Develop?

Reflected Appraisal Significant Others Social Comparison Reference Groups

Characteristics of Self - Concept Subjective Flexible Resists Change Cognitive Conservatism

The Self Fulfilling Process and Communication Self Fulfilling Prophecy is

When a persons expectations

About an event and his

Or her subsequent behavior

Based on the expectations

Makes the outcome more

likely to occur than would

otherwise be true.

Changing your Self- Concept Have realistic expectations Have a realistic perception of

Yourself Have the will to change Have the skill to change

Identity Management The communication

strategies which people

use to influence how

others view them.

Public and Private Selves Perceived Self Presenting Self

Characteristics of Identity Management

We strive to construct multiple identities Collaborative Deliberate or Unconscious People differ in degrees of ID management

Why Manage Identities? Social Rules Manners Accomplish Personal Goals Relational Goals

How do we manage identities? Face-to-Face Management Mediated Communication

ConclusionEnd of Virtual Lecture

Unit Three