Looking-Glass Self

The looking-glass self describes the process wherein individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them. Using social interaction as a type of “mirror,” people use the judgments they receive from others to measure their own worth, values, and behavior. This process, particularly when applied to the digital age, raises questions about the nature of identity, socialization, and the changing landscape of self. Automotive Paint, Scanned, Digital Painting, Magazine Clipping