Citation

Schütz A. J. Psychol. 1998; 132(6): 611-628.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Bamberg, Germany. astrid.schuetz@ppp.uni-bamberg.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00223989809599293

PMID

9857499

Abstract

Classifications of self-presentational behavior are reviewed for differences and similarities. Earlier classifications and recent empirical research are used as a basis for a taxonomy of four styles of self-presentation--assertive, offensive, protective, and defensive--according to the relevant self-presentational intentions and the level of activity involved. Each style is illustrated with typical behavioral examples, together with individual differences and possible consequences.

Language: en