Looking Glass Self concept

The Looking Glass Self is a social psychological concept describing how our sense of self develops through our interactions with others. It suggests that we see ourselves based on how we believe others perceive us. Essentially, we imagine how we appear to others, interpret their reactions, and incorporate this feedback into our self-image. This ongoing process shapes our self-concept, influencing how we feel about ourselves and behave. In short, our self-awareness is partly based on how we think others see us, acting like a mirror reflecting societal perceptions back to us.