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We often are told to be individuals, to be who we are regardless of what others say or do. That is a noble idea, but there is a limit to how far it goes in reality. Sociologists argue that our self-concepts also depend on the reflections we receive from society in the form of our interactions with other people.
To become ourselves, we need others who we feel understand and reflect some truth about who we are. For this study, I am calling this phenomenon being Seen.
Many of us felt Seen at some point while we were growing up, perhaps by a mentor or a favorite teacher. We continue to develop throughout our lives, so we continue to need experiences of feeling deeply understood by another. But being Seen in adulthood can be a rare experience for some.
If you are looking at this page, someone suggested that you might meet the criteria for this doctoral research study and that you might be interested in participating in this study. Please browse the site to learn more,
contact me with any questions you have, and complete the qualification questionnaire if you decide to participate.
Thank you for your time and interest. Without volunteers like you, research like this would not be possible.
To become ourselves, we need others who we feel understand and reflect some truth about who we are. For this study, I am calling this phenomenon being Seen.
Many of us felt Seen at some point while we were growing up, perhaps by a mentor or a favorite teacher. We continue to develop throughout our lives, so we continue to need experiences of feeling deeply understood by another. But being Seen in adulthood can be a rare experience for some.
If you are looking at this page, someone suggested that you might meet the criteria for this doctoral research study and that you might be interested in participating in this study. Please browse the site to learn more,
contact me with any questions you have, and complete the qualification questionnaire if you decide to participate.
Thank you for your time and interest. Without volunteers like you, research like this would not be possible.