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Social Psychology

Group work module 8


Self-Concept and Self-Schemas: the self-concept is defined as the overall
perception of oneself, consisting of various self-schemas that are cognitive
representations of personal attributes. These self-schemas help individuals
organize information about themselves and influence how they interpret
experiences and interactions.
Self-Awareness and its development: Public self-awareness is how we are
perceived by others, and private self-awareness is how we perceive
ourselves. This awareness can lead to self-regulation and behavioral
adjustments based on situational context.
Self-Discrepancy Theory: individuals experience discomfort when there
are differences between their actual self, ideal self, an ought self. It can
lead to emotional consequences, motivating individuals to align their self-
perception with their goals and values.
Ego Depletion: suggest that self-control and willpower are finite resources.
Engaging in self-control can consume these resources making it more
challenging to maintain self-regulation in following situations.
Social Comparison Theory: it highlights the tendency to evaluate oneself
in relation to others. Individuals often engage in upward comparison
(comparing to those they perceive as better) or downward comparison
(compared to those perceived as worse) to assess their own abilities and
self-worth.
Self-Esteem and Mortality Salience: mortality salience is the awareness of
someone’s mortality. High self-esteem can serve as a shield against anxiety
related to death, as it provides individual with a sense of meaning and
significance in their lives.

In Sutton and Douglas's Chapter 2, the concept of self-presentation


highlights how individuals manage the impressions they create in social
contexts. It emphasizes the strategies people use to influence how others
perceive them. The chapter also explores the accuracy of self-knowledge,
noting that self-awareness can be limited and often influenced by biases.
Lastly, it discusses how culture shapes the self, affecting individual
identities and the norms surrounding self-presentation. Together, these
elements illustrate the complexities of understanding our social selves.
Humblebragging
Sezer, Gino, and Norton (2018) examine humblebragging as a self-
presentation strategy, characterized by subtly boasting while appearing
modest. Their research reveals that this approach is generally ineffective in
creating positive impressions. Participants tended to perceive
humblebragging as insincere, leading to less favorable evaluations of the
individuals using this tactic. The study suggests that authentic self-
presentation is more effective than trying to blend boasting with humility,
emphasizing the importance of genuine communication in social
interactions.
Abstract and Introduction (pp. 52–55):
 Defines humblebragging: a self-presentation strategy combining
boasting and humility.
 Distinguishes between complaint-based and humility
humblebragging.
 Highlights the ineffectiveness of humblebragging in creating positive
impressions.
Study 1a: Humblebragging in Everyday Life (pp. 55–56):
 Investigated how often people encounter humblebrags in social
media.
 Found that humblebrags occur frequently and are often viewed
negatively.
Table 1: Topics and Examples of Humblebrags (p. 57):
 Lists common themes (e.g., professional achievements, personal
struggles).
 Provides specific examples of humblebragging statements.
Theoretical Contributions, Future Directions, and Conclusion (pp. 69–70):
 Discusses implications for self-presentation theories.
 Suggests areas for further research on authentic communication.
 Concludes that sincere self-presentation is more effective than
humblebragging.
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