Self-Inference Processes

<p>Although self-inference processes -- the ways individuals make judgments about themselves -- have been studied in social psychology and sociology for many years a distinct literature on this topic has not emerged due to the diversity of relevant issues. The editors of this current volume cull recent social psychological research and theory on self-inference processes and identify some of the common themes in this area of study. <br><br> The specific topics covered in this volume include: <br><br> ` how people infer their emotions personality traits and body images from relevant information <br><br> * factors influencing the self-concept identity and self-standards <br><br> * the impact of self-inferences on interpersonal relations <br><br> * conditions motivating escape from the self <br><br> The book is written for researchers and graduate level students in clinical social developmental health and personality psychology.</p>