W24 Relationships and Self-Identity Flashcards
Social actor
Understanding our social role
Motivated agent
The sense of self that can plan and set goals
Autobiographical author
Reflect on the past
What is and are objective social variables?
Factual
Social integration factors are the size of your social network or the social role you take on
What is and are subjective social variables?
Feelings
Social support
Subjective well-being
What is the relationship between well-being and relationships?
Larger social network and higher quality of relationships the more positive their sense of well-being
What are the different types of relationships?
Intimate relationships: physical and psychological closeness
Work relationships: high quality work relationships make jobs less stressful and more enjoyable.
Shunning
Punish by withholding social contact
Individualists
More likely to define an independent self
Concepts related to culture:
Progressive cultivation: formal etiquette
Ways of life: traditions; religion
Shared learning: teachers; information sharing
What are individualistic and collectivist cultures?
Individualistic cultures place an emphasis on personal achievement.
Collectivist cultures place an emphasis on meeting group expectations and goals.
Culture relativism
Looking at the practices and beliefs of a culture from their point of view and not your own
Collectivists
More likely to define an interdependent self
Gender role
Culture expectations
Gender stereotypes
Beliefs about the behaviors, attitudes, and personalities of men versus women
