Mirrors are more than reflective surfaces; they are portals to self-perception influenced by a tapestry of developmental, psychological, and cultural factors. In this paper, we explore the interplay between these factors by investigating the effect of beliefs on mirror images and clarifying how negative self-perception develops. We analyse the phenomenon of mirror self-recognition and the development of beliefs about oneself, attempting to clarify how emotionally charged beliefs could influence our experience with the mirror. Our proposal offers insights into body dysmorphia disorders, emphasizing the importance of the interaction between belief and self-perception in this and related disorders.
Perception in the mirror: the influence of self-beliefs / A. Tramacere, A. Kaufmann. - In: PHENOMENOLOGY AND THE COGNITIVE SCIENCES. - ISSN 1572-8676. - (2025), pp. 1-19. [Epub ahead of print] [10.1007/s11097-025-10058-7]
Perception in the mirror: the influence of self-beliefs
A. KaufmannUltimo
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2025
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Mirrors are more than reflective surfaces; they are portals to self-perception influenced by a tapestry of developmental, psychological, and cultural factors. In this paper, we explore the interplay between these factors by investigating the effect of beliefs on mirror images and clarifying how negative self-perception develops. We analyse the phenomenon of mirror self-recognition and the development of beliefs about oneself, attempting to clarify how emotionally charged beliefs could influence our experience with the mirror. Our proposal offers insights into body dysmorphia disorders, emphasizing the importance of the interaction between belief and self-perception in this and related disorders.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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