3. The Looking-Glass Self Concept created by sociologist Charles Horton Cooley Not who we actually are Not what people think about us Based on the perception of how others view us How we think they view us Our self-concept is then derived from these ideas Begins at an early age and continues throughout life

4. Three Step Process Step One: We imagine how our personality and appearance appears to others Attractive/unattractive, heavy/slim, friendly/unfriendly Step Two: We imagine how other people judge the appearance we think we present in step one How do we think they feel about us Step Three: We develop a self-concept based on how we feel we are judged in step two If we are judged in a good way, we have a favourable self-concept If we are judged in a bad way, we have an unfavourable self- concept

5. So, What’s the Point? Looking-glass self provides us with an identity Who we think others think we are Our own self identity is then influenced As we develop as individuals so too do our interactions with others The result: our self concept derived from the looking-glass self does not end

6. Mr. Hines – Looking-Glass Self

7. What Does Your Looking-Glass Self Look Like? Take some time to sketch yourself. Be thoughtful. Don’t rush. After you’re finished with your sketch take some time to reflect on it What do you notice? Is there anything that stands out in your sketch? Would you like to change anything in your sketch? Write an explanation, outlining what you see and why you think you see it. (min. Half a page)