A Theory of The Self: Based on the M Function

A Theory of the Self is based on primary research which reveals that individuals define themselves through decisions that involve five groups of motives among which the most important involves being "themself, being happy and suiting their personality." Other categories are Economics, Following Norms, Self-respect, and Projecting and Image. The Self is a function which manages the internal process and the interface with the external world. The Self is superimposed on another function which ...