Thesis (M.Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 171-184) Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Northern Illinois University, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [82]-85).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. / Isbell, Charles, Committee Member ; Lipkin, Harvey, Committee Member ; Balch, Tucker, Committee Member ; Bobick, Aaron, Committee Member ; Arkin, Ronald, Committee Chair.

M.A. / The present study examined the relationship between shyness and self-conscious emotions in terms of attribution style. Participants were administered questionnaires and then categorized into fearful shy, self-conscious shy, undifferentiated shy and non-shy groups. These four groups were then compared in terms of shyness, shame, guilt, embarrassment, and attribution style. Furthermore, the relationships between shame, guilt, and embarrassment and the different attribution styles were examined. The fearful shy, self-conscious shy and undifferentiated shy groups differed from the non-shy group in terms of the attribution styles of context and luck. The fearful shy group was found to score higher than the non-shy group in terms of context, in addition to the fearful shy as well as the self-conscious shy groups scoring higher than the non-shy groups in terms of luck. However no differences were found in terms of ability and effort between the four groups. With regards to experiencing self-conscious emotions, the fearful shy, self-conscious shy, and the undifferentiated shy groups differed from the non-shy group by scoring higher on shame. The fearful shy, self-conscious shy, and the undifferentiated shy groups also scored higher in terms of embarrassment from the non-shy group, with the fearful shy group scoring the highest followed by the self-conscious shy group and then the undifferentiated shy group. Furthermore, the fearful shy and undifferentiated shy differed from one another with the fearful shy group scoring higher in terms of embarrassment. The four groups, however, did not vary in terms of guilt. In terms of the relationship between attribution styles and self-conscious emotions, positive correlations were found between ability and shame and ability and embarrassment. A positive correlation was found between effort and guilt. Positive correlations between luck and shame and luck and embarrassment were also found. Self-conscious emotions were found to be highly correlated with shyness. Attribution styles may play a significant role in terms of an individual experiencing these emotions. Shy individuals may differ from non-shy individuals with regards to the attributions they engage in, causing them to experience self-conscious emotions to a higher extent. This may suggest a cognitive component that may be associated with self-conscious emotions. Therefore, shy individuals may be predisposed to experiencing self-conscious emotions more frequently than non-shy individuals. It is suggested that future research focus on this cognitive component in the experience of self-conscious emotions.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Oregon, 2007. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-154). Also available online.

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between height and self-esteem, and to examine the mediating effects of self-consciousness. Four hundred and seventy-nine college students, 143 males and 336 females, 75% under the age of 21, were administered The Personal Opinion Survey which consisted of demographic information, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Elkind and Bowen's Imaginary Audience Scale. Findings revealed a nonlinear relationship between height and self-esteem. Further, self-consciousness emerged as a significant mediator of the relationship between height and self-esteem, accounting for the difference in male and female self-esteem scores. Moreover, the influence of self-consciousness on the height and self-esteem relationship was revealed greatest for females.

Este trabalho tem como objetivo a análise dos espaços e suas influências no modo de ser das personagens principais do romance Ensaio sobre a cegueira, de José Saramago. Para tanto, analisaremos as diferentes tipologias espaciais no romance, ou seja, espaços interiores, exteriores, ínferos e labirínticos e sua importância quanto ao desenvolvimento do tema proposto pelo narrador. De início, apresentamos um breve estudo sobre a tipologia espacial e sua importância para o estudo da narrativa; em seguida, analisamos os espaços ínferos na obra tendo como foco o manicômio e a igreja; depois, examinamos os espaços labirínticos das ruas, da cidade e do supermercado; posteriormente, estudamos os espaços horizontais e verticais como as casas de algumas personagens centrais. Além disso, tratamos menipéia como expediente que contribui para a formação da autoconsciência das personagens e revela o hibridismo do texto. / The aim of this work is to present an analysis of the space and its influence over the way of being of the main characters in José Saramago\'s work Ensaio sobre a cegueira. We will analyse the different spatial typology in the novel, it means, interior, exterior, inferior and labyrinthic spaces and their importance to the development of the narrator\'s proposed theme. From the beginning, we present a brief study of the spatial typology and its importance to the study of the narrative; subsequently, we analyse the inferior spaces focusing the institution for mentally ill people and the church; moreover, we analyse the labyrinthic spaces of streets, city and supermarket; later, we study the horizontal and vertical spaces such as the houses of some of the main characters. Besides, we deal with menipeia as something that contributes to the formation of the characters\' self-consciousness and reveals the hybridism of the text.

Este trabalho tem como objetivo a análise dos espaços e suas influências no modo de ser das personagens principais do romance Ensaio sobre a cegueira, de José Saramago. Para tanto, analisaremos as diferentes tipologias espaciais no romance, ou seja, espaços interiores, exteriores, ínferos e labirínticos e sua importância quanto ao desenvolvimento do tema proposto pelo narrador. De início, apresentamos um breve estudo sobre a tipologia espacial e sua importância para o estudo da narrativa; em seguida, analisamos os espaços ínferos na obra tendo como foco o manicômio e a igreja; depois, examinamos os espaços labirínticos das ruas, da cidade e do supermercado; posteriormente, estudamos os espaços horizontais e verticais como as casas de algumas personagens centrais. Além disso, tratamos menipéia como expediente que contribui para a formação da autoconsciência das personagens e revela o hibridismo do texto. / The aim of this work is to present an analysis of the space and its influence over the way of being of the main characters in José Saramago\'s work Ensaio sobre a cegueira. We will analyse the different spatial typology in the novel, it means, interior, exterior, inferior and labyrinthic spaces and their importance to the development of the narrator\'s proposed theme. From the beginning, we present a brief study of the spatial typology and its importance to the study of the narrative; subsequently, we analyse the inferior spaces focusing the institution for mentally ill people and the church; moreover, we analyse the labyrinthic spaces of streets, city and supermarket; later, we study the horizontal and vertical spaces such as the houses of some of the main characters. Besides, we deal with menipeia as something that contributes to the formation of the characters\' self-consciousness and reveals the hybridism of the text.

Chong-Fuk Lau. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-127). / Abstract --- p.3 / Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.7 / Chapter 1.1. --- The General Problem of Transcendental Philosophy --- p.10 / Chapter 1.2. --- The Concept of Method --- p.14 / Chapter 1.3. --- The Concept of Transcendental Method --- p.17 / Chapter 1.4. --- The Under-Thematized Problem --- p.20 / Chapter 2. --- Kant's Transcendental Method --- p.23 / Chapter 2.1. --- Negative Elucidation --- p.23 / Chapter 2.1.1. --- The Hypothetical Interpretation --- p.23 / Chapter 2.1.2. --- The Analytic Interpretation --- p.26 / Chapter 2.2. --- Positive Elucidation --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.1. --- Illumination from the Doctrine of Method --- p.38 / Chapter 2.2.1.1. --- Mathematical and Philosophical Method --- p.39 / Chapter 2.2.1.2. --- The Guide of Possible Experience --- p.42 / Chapter 2.2.1.3. --- The Criteria of Transcendental Method --- p.48 / Chapter 2.2.2. --- The Structure of Self-Referentiality --- p.53 / Chapter 2.2.3. --- Kant's Program of Deduction --- p.63 / Chapter 2.2.4. --- The Problem of Reflection --- p.69 / Chapter 2.3. --- Transition to the Under-Thematized Problem --- p.71 / Chapter 3. --- The Problem of Self-Consciousness --- p.76 / Chapter 3.1. --- A Brief Review of the History of the Problem --- p.78 / Chapter 3.2. --- Kant's Explicit Doctrine of Self-Consciousness --- p.81 / Chapter 3.2.1. --- The Doctrine of Inner Sense --- p.84 / Chapter 3.2.2. --- The Criticism of Rational Psychology --- p.90 / Chapter 3.3. --- Approaching a Coherent Interpretation --- p.95 / Chapter 3.3.1. --- The Apparent Conflict and the Clue to Its Solution --- p.95 / Chapter 3.3.2. --- The Concept of Consciousness in Self-Consciousness --- p.99 / Chapter 3.3.2.1. --- Consciousness versus Experience --- p.100 / Chapter 3.3.2.2. --- Consciousness versus Cognition --- p.105 / Chapter 3.3.3. --- The Concept of Self in Self-Consciousness --- p.108 / Chapter 3.3.4. --- The Problem of Reflection Revisited --- p.112 / Chapter 3.4. --- The Need of Further Exploration --- p.116 / Chapter 4. --- Conclusion --- p.121 / Chapter 5. --- Bibliography --- p.123 / Chapter 5.1. --- Kant's Works in German Original --- p.123 / Chapter 5.2. --- English Translations and Abbreviations of Kant's Works --- p.123 / Chapter 5.3. --- English References --- p.124 / Chapter 5.4. --- Chinese References --- p.127 / Chapter 6. --- Indices --- p.128 / Chapter 6.1. --- Index of Names --- p.128 / Chapter 6.2. --- Index of Citations from Kant's Texts --- p.129

The problem of self-consciousness and recognition is one of the most crucial and central issues in Hegel&rsquo / s Phenomenology of Spirit. The purpose of this study is to expose and investigate this problem in accordance with the unity of Phenomenology through which Hegel examines the experience of consciousness in terms of its own criterion. The emergence of self-consciousness as an explicit issue becomes the truth of movement of consciousness, and self-consciousness essentially takes the form of desire. In this process, self-consciousness evolves from the natural desire to desire for recognition, and recognition by the other arises as the condition of self-consciousness. Besides, the only form of recognition that makes the satisfaction of self-consciousness or desire possible is the reciprocal recognition. Hegel exposes consciousness&rsquo / experience of recognition as the struggle for recognition and the dialectic of master and slave. On the other hand, the process of recognition in the Phenomenology does not culminate in the master-slave dialectic or in the liberation of slave. Rather, the servile consciousness takes another shape that emerges from its contradictory nature and it changes into the freedom of thought. That is, Hegel&rsquo / s concept of recognition cannot be reduced to the master-slave dialectic / the process of recognition persists in the subsequent movement of consciousness and it evolves into certain recognitive relations in the &lsquo / Spirit&rsquo / . For this reason, the problem of self-consciousness and recognition has a determining or constitutive role through the whole movement of consciousness in the Phenomenology.