Perspective on the Psychology of Self

1977 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul H. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Group Relations ◽  
Internal Organization ◽  
Motivational Variable ◽  
Behavioral Tendencies ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

The present perspective on the psychology of self developed out of a search for an adequate conception of the person to round out an incompleteness in a model of friendship. After a review of five major points of disagreement among self theorists, a perspective is presented which distinguishes between the self as an identifiable entity and the specific attributes the individual regards as characteristic of that entity. Processes are proposed by which the person comes to develop a conception of himself as an identifiable entity, and the way in which his self-attributions, i.e., conceptions of what that entity is like, develop and change. A key motivational variable is the individual's concern with the well-being and worth of the entity identified as self. This key variable not only has important implications for the internal organization of self-attributes but also is manifest in four behavioral tendencies that provide a motivational link between the self and dyadic and person-group relations.

scholarly journals Some Voices from Italian Youth on Well-Being: How to Cope with Job Insecurity?

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Rosy Musumeci ◽  
Chiara Ghislieri
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Italian Case ◽  
Familial Support ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Public Resources ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

’Insecure’ jobs and alternating between periods of unemployment and periods of employment under fixed-term contracts are increasingly widespread among the youth in Europe. This phenomenon is an important risk factor for young people’s well-being. Despite the growing number of studies, some issues have still not been adequately addressed. Compared to the high number of quantitative studies, the number of qualitative researches is limited: in fact, few studies have tackled this topic from a qualitative standpoint, highlighting the dynamics and the subjective processes which operate in this relationship and considering the different functions that work can have for the individual. Another aspect that has not been adequately dealt with is represented by the coping strategies that young people put in place to deal with job insecurity, and which have consequences on their well-being. The present article on the Italian case is intended to give a contribution in these directions. In particular, it analyses the way in which a group of 40 unemployed or temporarily employed young people, in-depth interviewed, subjectively describe the relationship between job insecurity and well-being, and reflects on coping strategies to face job insecurity and related perceived consequences. In doing this, the authors consider the role of individual factors, as well as of meso and macro ones, given that—for example—the national contexts have a role in influencing the way in which job insecurity is perceived and managed by individuals. The results highlight the complexity of this relationship, in which the intertwining of factors at different levels plays a very important role in determining the coping strategies and the overall well-being of people: individually, like the functions and the subjective meanings of work for the youth, but also in meso and macro terms, such as the familial support and relationships, and the institutional and public resources available.

scholarly journals SATISFACCIÓN LABORAL Y EL CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL DE LAS PRINCIPALES UNIVERSIDADES SUCREÑAS

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Patricia Rojas Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Security ◽  
The Self ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Training

El presente artículo es resultado de una investigación que se realizó con el objetivo describir los elementos que conforman la satisfacción laboral y determinar cómo este factor influye en el clima organizacional de los empleados de las principales universidades sucreñas; la investigación se llevó a cabo en las principales universidades de Sucre (Colombia) que cuentan con sede propia tomándose para ello una muestra de 120 docentes.. Los resultados referentes a las condiciones laborales no son las mejores, además con respecto a la estabilidad laboral, no se garantiza a los colaboradores su permanencia en la organización; con relación a la autorrealización, no hay apoyo suficiente para su crecimiento profesional y las capacitaciones son. Para dar solución a dicha situación se concluye que es necesario implementar estrategias direccionadas a brindar más motivación a los colaboradores organizando capacitaciones de acuerdo al desempeño que se quiera fortalecer en cada docente de esta manera se fundamentar así el clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral factores que determinen el grado de bienestar de los individuos. ABSTRACTThis article has as objective to describe the elements that make up the job satisfaction and determine how this factor influences the organizational climate of the employees of the main universities sucreñas; the research was conducted at major universities with its own headquarters of the department of Sucre, taking a sample of 120 teachers. Regarding working conditions are not the best, and with respect to job security is not guaranteed to reviewers their stay in the organization in relation to the self, there is sufficient support for their professional growth and training are scarce. To provide a solution to these situations it is concluded that it is very necessary to implement strategies routed to provide more motivation to the collaborators, constantly training according to the performance that you want to strengthen in each teacher and in this way substantiate to the organizational climate and job satisfaction as factors that determine the degree of well-being that the individual experience.

scholarly journals FASION AS THE MEANS OF PERSONALITY SELF-IDENTITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-52
Author(s):  
Iryna Hrynyk
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Individual Identification ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. The article carries out theoretical and empirical analysis of features of personality᾿s self-identity by means of fashion. It presents theoretical analysis of the main approaches to the interpretation of fashion and its evolution in the process of social development and describes the content characteristics of fashion as a social and psychological phenomenon and its impact on the individual identification and self-presentation. It has been determined that fashion is an important mechanism of self-presentation and identification of the individual with a certain social group. The author clarifies the scale of the fashion influence on the self-identification and self-presentation of the personality and its possible consequence revealing the psychological mechanisms of young people᾿s interest in modern fashion. The empirical study of the role and influence of fashion on self-presentation among students has been carried out. According to quantitative and qualitative analysis of the results obtained factors and the relationship between them have been singled out, which are the key to the self-identity of personality. It is confirmed that the studied groups of students perceive fashion as a means to emphasize their individuality; they have a clear need for material well-being, prestige, popularity.

The Vulnerability of Integrity

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. K. Ing
Keyword(s):  
Social Value ◽  
The Self ◽  
Moral Action ◽  
Value Conflict ◽  
Value Conflicts ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Confucian Self ◽  
The Way

This chapter begins with a description of the Confucian self and then discusses the porous nature of this self with regard to the connections and boundaries that are seen to exist between the individual and others. The majority focuses on integrity, which is explained in terms of de德‎. The notion of de德‎ highlights the charismatic aspects of integrity such that integrity in an early Confucian context is understood as a power to motivate others to perform their roles in relationships. This power is obstructed or weakened in situations of irresolvable value conflict. De德‎ is a social value associated with the way in which moral actions enable the realization of the self, which is partially constituted by relationships. Integrity, as such, is vulnerable to irresolvable value conflicts and unfortunate situations because in those circumstances moral action is impeded such that meaningful relations cannot be maintained.

scholarly journals Validation of the Polish version of the Self-reported Experiences of Activity Settings (SEAS) questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Kulis ◽  
Beata Batorowicz ◽  
Urszula Chrabota
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Validation Criteria ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Study Participants

Introduction: Despite the growing interest in various forms of leisure time management and their influence on various aspects of human life, still not enough attention is paid to understanding individual experiences of participation in classes. It is important not only what we do, but also how the activity affects overall well-being, functioning and role play in society. Objective: The aim of this work is to present the process of validation of the Polish version of the Self-reported Experiences of Activity Settings (SEAS) questionnaire. Material and methods: The study was conducted in a group of 153 people aged 10-22 years (mean 15.5 ± 3.3). The study participants were divided into four groups. The process of translation and cultural adaptation was carried out according to international rules developed by ISPOR. Results: The alpha Cronbach index for the whole questionnaire was 0.953. The internal alpha Cronbach index for question groups in the Polish version of the TeDeMAR questionnaire was higher or equal to 0.70 and close to the values of this index in the English version of the questionnaire. The results of the constancy test performed in group 4 showed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between the individual question groups. Conclusions: The TeDeMAR questionnaire, as the Polish version of the SEAS questionnaire, met all validation criteria.

scholarly journals La dualitude comme identité mystique chez Henry Corbin

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 45-58
Author(s):  
Daniel Proulx ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Personal Relationship ◽  
Mundus Imaginalis ◽  
Historical Origin ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

"Henry Corbin is the creator of many neologisms. The term imaginal, related to the phrase mundus imaginalis, is probably the best known among them. Few researchers have come to realize that the term dualitude is also a Corbinian neologism. By first exploring the historical origin of the term in Corbinian thought, I propose then to explain the metaphysical role given by him to the term, but also the way in which the concept ensures the coherence of “mystical identity”. As a matter of fact, Corbin places at the heart of “mystical identity” the principle of dualitude of the Self and the Ego. For Corbin, the metaphysical structure of monotheistic angelology rests on this principle and allows a personal relationship between the individual and the divine."

scholarly journals Practical Role of Philosophy in Sport: Case of Philosophical Consultation

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Lukáš Mareš
Keyword(s):  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Care Of The Self ◽  
Way Of Thinking ◽  
The Way

AbstractThe process of philosophical questioning has the power to form not only our way of thinking, but also the way we live. Both my sporting and academic career have made me think about the importance of asking good questions and undergoing the process of answering them. I decided to create a profession of philosophical consultation in sport which works with athletes and coaches of various ages. Consultants and athletes (clients) engage in a dialogue about important and interesting questions/topics in client’s life. This dialogical process is called philosophical consultation. It focuses on critical evaluation and development of client’s thinking, self-cognition, and attitudes/worldviews. Philosophical consultation helps athletes and coaches to look for their identity and achieve better self-awareness. It can be argued that consultation offers what Patočka calls the “care of the soul” (epimeleia peri tês psychês) or what Foucault calls the “care of the self” (epimeleia heautou), which are based on Socrates’ kind of philosophizing. It helps to achieve ancient ideals of kalokagathia and gnôthi seauton. The potential of using philosophy in sport hasn’t been fully discovered. Philosophical consultation is presented as a process of self-cognition and inner development. It has the potential to influence the care for well-being of athletes and coaches.I aim to explore the practical role of philosophy in sport. I will present possible connections between philosophy and sport and the historical predecessors of the concept of philosophical consultancy in sport. As well, we will discuss what philosophical consultancy is, how philosophical consultant works, and finally what are the challenges in bringing philosophical consultation into sport. Methods that are used in this interdisciplinary article are critical textual analysis, description, and interpretation of data.

scholarly journals Exploring cultural differences in wildlife value orientations using student samples in seven nations

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maarten H Jacobs ◽  
Sara Dubois ◽  
Tetsuro Hosaka ◽  
Vukan Ladanović ◽  
Huda Farhana Mohamad Muslim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Multilevel Modelling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Total N ◽  
Wildlife Value Orientations ◽  
National Differences ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

AbstractUnderstanding differences in the way people think about wildlife across countries is important as many conservation challenges transcend jurisdictions. We explored differences in wildlife value orientations in seven countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Serbia. Standard scales assessed domination (prioritizing human well-being) and mutualism (striving for egalitarian relationships with wildlife). We used student samples (total n = 2176) for cross-cultural comparisons. Reliabilities of the wildlife value orientations scales were adequate in all countries. Relationships between demographics and wildlife value orientations were different across countries. Men were generally more oriented towards domination and less towards mutualism than women, except in Serbia, where it was the other way around. Estimated at the level of the individual (using ANOVA), wildlife value orientations varied across countries, with nationality explaining a larger portion of the variation in mutualism (21%) than domination (6%). Estimated at the level of countries (using multilevel modelling), effect sizes were comparable. Thought about wildlife has previously only been examined within single countries. This paper makes a new contribution to the conservation literature suggesting that wildlife value orientations vary by country, and are associated with demographic factors. For conservation practices, understanding national differences in the way people think about wildlife is crucial to understanding sources of conflict among practitioners. Such knowledge is also important to gain public support for conservation.

Escaping Possessive Individualism

2019 ◽  
pp. 171-206
Author(s):  
Daniel W. Bromley
Keyword(s):  
Economic Theory ◽  
Dynamic Process ◽  
Evolutionary Economics ◽  
The Self ◽  
Managerial Capitalism ◽  
Evolutionary Science ◽  
Possessive Individualism ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

Contemporary economics stands implicated in the triumph of possessive individualism. In viewing the individual as nothing but a utility-maximizing consumer, economic theory offers apologetics for the self-interested tendencies that imperil personhood. Managerial capitalism reifies the acquisitive urges embedded in contemporary economics. As the defects of managerial capitalism become apparent, escape seems impossible. This mental barrier persists because economics is not an evolutionary science. An economy is always in the process of becoming, and yet economic theory denies this “becoming” to consumers whose tastes and preferences are assumed to be unchanging—and none of our business. The escape requires an evolutionary economics that recognizes the individual as constantly engaged in a process of experiencing life and necessarily adapting to it. In that dynamic process, individuals are also crafting their own future. An evolutionary economics can help light the way as societies seek escape from the grip of possessive individualism.

13. The UK and the outside world

UK Politics ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 303-330
Author(s):  
Andrew Blick
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Democratic Accountability ◽  
Economic Prosperity ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Stable Environment ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Way

This chapter starts by asking what are the things that a community regards as fundamental to the well-being of its citizens? They could be economic prosperity, security, or a stable environment. However, a state doesn’t exist in isolation. There is an outside world with which it has to interact with. This chapter explains how both the decisions that the UK takes about external policy and the way in which it takes them are subjects of intense interest and sometimes even controversy. They have consequences for the outside world as well as for the UK. These are two spheres that cannot be totally separated. An important question related to this discussion is: how far should external policy involve the self-interest of the UK? How far should we take into account our wider responsibilities as members of the global community? What powers can the UK wield internationally? To what extend is external policy subject to democratic accountability?

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