self-conceptions
How you see yourself
Self-conceptions are the ideas and beliefs a person holds about who they are—their identity, abilities, roles, and worth.
The term emphasizes that these views are mental constructs rather than objective facts: Her self-conception as a natural leader shaped her career choices.
Self-conceptions may be accurate or distorted, stable or shifting, and often differ from how others perceive us.
Individual identity, personhood
- individualityUnique personal character
- personaAssumed public identity
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- personhoodStatus as a person
character · uniqueness · subjectivity · essence · being · nature · core · autonomy
Innate personal worth
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
selfhood
Individual identity, personhood
- individualityUnique personal character
- personaAssumed public identity
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
personhood · character · uniqueness · subjectivity · essence · being · nature · core · autonomy · ego
dignity
Innate personal worth
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
soul-searching
Probing one's innermost feelings
- metacognitionAwareness of own reasoning
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