Theories of Self development
Where does self concept come from?
Social interaction
Sociological perspectives on self-development Charles Cooley- Looking glass self The looking-glass self is a social psychological concept, created by Charles Horton Cooley in 1902 (McIntyre 2006), stating that a person's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others.
Role of social interaction and socialization George Herbert Mead – how “self” – a distinct identity is formed?
Generalized other
Kohlberg’s theory of moral development Deciding what is “good” or “bad” Learning what is good for the society
Pretty little lady
Does socialization matter?