self-perception

UK: ˌself pəˈsepʃən | US: ˌself pərˈsepʃən

Definition

  1. n. the way one views or understands oneself; awareness of one's own traits, abilities, and identity.

Structure
self <one's own>per <through>ception <taking>
Etymology

The word "self-perception" combines three morphemes:

  1. "Self" (Old English self, meaning "one's own person")
  2. "Per" (Latin per, meaning "through" or "thoroughly")
  3. "Ception" (from Latin capere, meaning "to take," via Old French ception).
    The term evolved to describe the process of "taking in" or interpreting one's own identity or traits, reflecting introspection.
Examples

  1. Her self-perception improved after years of therapy.

  2. Social media can distort teenagers' self-perception.

  3. His self-perception as a leader grew stronger with experience.

  4. Cultural background influences one's self-perception.

  5. The study examines the link between self-perception and academic performance.