culturally, it is a view of ones selfa person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action; one's identity, character, abilities, and attitudes, especially towards persons or things outside of oneself note: reflexive is also in the glossary on this site as part of a larger group or network such as familya family is group of people consisting of parents and children living together in a household; family members can also live away from parents or in a different household, friends, or co-workers
