The Self As Social Construction
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2011
Published In
Psychological Studies
Abstract
The paper begins with the articulation of key assumptions central to contemporary constructionist scholarship. This is followed by an analysis of the issues in the social construction of the self. To this end several major lines of inquiry along with their socio-political implications are brought into focus. Finally, an alternative to traditional conceptions of self, one that emerges distinctly from social constructionist theory is presented.
Keywords
Culture, Community, Individualism, Language, Relational Self, Social construction
Recommended Citation
Kenneth J. Gergen.
(2011).
"The Self As Social Construction".
Psychological Studies.
Volume 56,
Issue 1.
108-116.
DOI: 10.1007/s12646-011-0066-1
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-psychology/902