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"Constructive Urge for Self-Presentation-Mediating between the Past and the Future".

Vladimer Lado Gamsakhurdia1

  • 1Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. ladogamsakhurdia@gmail.com.

Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science
|October 21, 2018
PubMed
Summary

The dialogical self theory (DST) is expanded to include temporal dimensions and the human drive for self-presentation. This involves reconstructing the self through "I-positions" and projecting aspirations into future zones of development.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • The dialogical self theory (DST) posits the self as a subjective center within a semiotic network.
  • The self mediates between past experiences and future aspirations, constantly reconstructing itself through internal and external 'I-positions'.
  • Existing DST models primarily focus on immediate developmental contexts, with less emphasis on long-term temporal projections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elaborate on the temporal dimensions within DST, specifically focusing on the human need for self-presentation.
  • To introduce and define the 'zone of distant development' (ZDD) as a conceptual future time zone.
  • To explore how aspirations projected into the ZDD influence present-day self-perception and actions.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Dialogical self-theorySelf-presentationSemiotic cultural psychologyZone of distant developmentZone of proximal development

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  • Conceptual elaboration and theoretical integration within the framework of Dialogical Self Theory.
  • Analysis of the role of temporal dimensions, particularly future-oriented aspirations, in self-construction.
  • Examination of the drive for self-presentation as a fundamental human urge influencing behavior and legacy.

    • Main Results:

    • The future is conceptualized as comprising both the zone of proximal development (ZPD) and the newly proposed zone of distant development (ZDD).
    • The ZDD, separated from the ZPD by an undefined temporal gap, encompasses aspirations that provide meaning to present life.
    • The urge for self-presentation, a key driver of human action, is intrinsically linked to personal and social identity, extending even beyond death.

    Conclusions:

    • The elaborated DST framework highlights future-directedness as a core aspect of human motivation, driven by the desire for self-presentation.
    • The concept of the ZDD offers a new perspective on how long-term aspirations shape identity and guide actions.
    • The inherent human need to leave a trace and be signified within a semiotic system underscores the profound connection between individual existence and social legacy.