The relational self revealed: Integrative conceptualization and implications for interpersonal life.
2006; American Psychological Association; Volume: 132; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1037/0033-2909.132.2.151
ISSN1939-1455
AutoresSerena Chen, Helen C. Boucher, Molly Parker Tapias,
Tópico(s)Social and Intergroup Psychology
ResumoThe authors offer a new, integrative conceptualization of the relational self based on a synthesis of recent approaches to the self and significant others. This conceptualization provides a sharper and fuller definition of the relational self than does any existing approach alone and a common framework to interpret findings from separate literatures. The authors then present 5 propositions and evidence to support the thesis that relational selves exert a pervasive influence on interpersonal life. Specifically, relational selves (a) shape a wide range of psychological processes and outcomes, (b) exert their influence automatically, (c) serve basic orientation and meaning functions, (d) provide continuity and context-specific variability in personality, and (e) carry implications for psychological well-being. Discussion focuses on remaining issues and implications for future research.
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