The Looking-Glass Self was a theory developed by Charles Cooley in 1902 that described the process wherein we form our self-identity based on how we believed to be perceived by others. He believed that we used our interaction with others as a type of “mirror,” and those judgements would help shape our self-concept. If this were true, our children would form an identity based on information that we gave them about themselves and we would see the development of those identities over time. If we really understood this, we would pay close attention to the media that we let our children consume, especially if they were watching people who looked like them.
Cyberpsychologist Dr. Mary Aiden took this theory a step further to add social media as a “Cyber-Self” version of the Looking Glass Self. In this she suggests that we shape our digital public identities based on what we perceived would be “Liked” by others. Aiken shares that “selfies ask the question: Do YouLike me like this?“
"Dr. Bruce Purnell, a visionary in the realm of Transformation, Love, and Healing, is the founder and executive director of The Love More Movement, a pioneering non-profit dedicated to fostering a world where Love, Light, Joy, Hope, Peace, Purpose, Liberation, shared-humanity, and Transformation aren't just ideals, but everyday realities. As a proud descendant of Underground Railroad conductors, Freedom Fighters, and Educators, Dr. Purnell's roots deeply intertwine with his lifelong mission of advocating for universal healing and liberation, drawing inspiration from his ancestors' Divine purpose and mission.
Through his innovative leadership, Dr. Purnell has established impactful initiatives like Transformative Life Coaches and Healing Leaders, which focuses on healing from past trauma and moving to Transformation through a vibration of Love, and Seniors Offering Unconditional Love (S.O.U.L.), a platform empowering seniors to spread Love, compassion, and wisdom. His cultural movement, The Overground Freeway, states that we will never have physical freedom without mental liberation.
A celebrated author, Dr. Purnell has composed 'The Caterpillar's W.E.B. for Transformation: The Wisdom of Elders and Butterflies,' the first in a series of five books that embody his philosophy of Transformation coming through the power of Love, joy, forgiveness, social alchemy, and shared humanity. This influential work mirrors his dedication to creating a more enlightened, healed, loved, and empathetic society.
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