Psychology Self and Relationships

The Johari Window

• Developed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham as a tool for self-awareness and interpersonal relationships.
• Comprises four quadrants: Open, Blind, Hidden, and Unknown, each representing different aspects of self-knowledge and awareness in relationships.
• Aim is to enhance communication and understanding by revealing various self aspects to oneself and others.

Sociological Views of the Self

• Charles Horton Cooley: Introduced the concept of the "Looking Glass Self," where self-image develops through social interactions and perceptions of others.
• George Herbert Mead: Emphasized the importance of social experience in the development of self; distinguished between the "I" (individual's response to others) and the "Me" (socialized self).
• Marcel Mauss: Explored selfhood through cultural and social practices, discussing how identity can be influenced by societal structures.
• Lev Vygotsky: Focused on the role of social interaction in cognitive development, proposing that self-awareness emerges through collaborative learning and cultural context.