The "Whole Self" in relation to a social media persona refers to the comprehensive and integrated view of an individual that encompasses multiple layers of their identity and life experiences. This concept is derived from the BioPsychoSocial-Spiritual Cultural framework, which provides a holistic approach to understanding the various factors that contribute to a person's well-being. When applied to social media, the Whole Self approach recognizes that a person's online presence and interactions are influenced by, and can impact, their biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural dimensions.
The Biological Self - Body
The Biological Self is comprised of the basic funcTIons that can impact daily funcTIoning like sleeping, eating, energy, and somatic experiences.
The Psychological Self - Mind
The Psychological Self revolves around things pertaining to cognition, including working memory, information retrieval, problem-solving, aIenEon, and overall thinking patterns.
The Social Self - External
The Social Self covers the area of life that relate to the various relationships. one may have including family, friends, lovers, strangers, community, and society.
The Spiritual Self - Internal
The Spiritual Self deals with the essence of life, what many would call the source of being alive. This can refer to faith-based belief systems, religions, or any other practices intended for self-improvement, self-fulfillment, purpose, or enlightenment.
The Cultural Self - Identify
The Cultural Self encompasses things that relate to how one identifies to the world and in the world, as well as the values and beliefs one holds, including the origin of those values and beliefs.
