The Social Self

The Social You

Our social self is the aspect of our self that is expressed in our relationships.  Human beings are inherently and necessarily social.  We could not be born, develop and grow to maturity, or procreate without the involvement of others.  Most of our life and conscious experiences occur in the context of social relationships.  These relationships shape and adapt us in very fundamental ways. For these reasons, the definition of our social self matters.

How aware are you of your prime social relationships?

How satisfied are you with the social you?

Social roles and functions:

~parent

~provider

~worker

~professional

~community member

~citizen

~leader

Social identity:

~group or organizational identity

~racial identity

~gender identity

~ethnic/cultural identity

~religious identity

~professional identity

Articles and insights into social relationships, roles, and functions…