Term ID: T0011

Actual vs Ideal Self

/actual-vs-ideal-self/
The discrepancy between one’s perceived current characteristics and aspirations.
Example: “She felt depressed due to a large gap between her actual self and ideal self.”

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Reference: Rogers (1959)