Self-awareness

Part of a series on
The Self
Constructs
  • Self-knowledge (psychology)
  • Self-image
  • Self-concept
  • Self-schema
  • Personality
Theories
  • Neural basis of self
  • Self-categorization theory
Processes
  • Self-perception theory
  • Self-reflection
  • Self-consciousness
Value judgment
As applied to activities
Interpersonal
  • Self-disclosure
  • Self-concealment
Social
Politics
  • Identity politics / Respectability politics
  • Political identity
  • Right to personal identity

In the philosophy of self, self-awareness is the awareness and reflection of one's own personality or individuality, including traits, feelings, and behaviors.[1][2] It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia. While consciousness is being aware of one's body and environment, self-awareness is the recognition of that consciousness.[3] Self-awareness is how an individual experiences and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

  1. ^ "self-awareness". Merriam-Webster. September 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "The roots of human self-awareness | Iowa Now - The University of Iowa". now.uiowa.edu. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  3. ^ Jabr, Ferris (2012). "Self-Awareness with a Simple Brain". Scientific American Mind. 23 (5): 28–29. doi:10.1038/scientificamericanmind1112-28.
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