Term ID: T2542

Impression Management

/impression-management/
The conscious or unconscious process of controlling information that others receive about oneself to influence their perceptions and achieve desired social outcomes.
Example: Job candidates presenting themselves in the best possible light during interviews, or individuals on social media curating posts to create specific impressions.

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Reference: Goffman (1956)