06 Self Awareness

Self
Awareness
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Learning
Objectives
In this module, the CWTS students will:
a. identify their traits using the four quadrants

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of the JOHARI window;

b. list down their strengths and weaknesses;
c. explain the two paths of self-awareness; and
d. make a reflection paper on their journey of
self discovery.
What is self
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awareness ?
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Self Awareness
It is an “awareness of one's own
personality or individuality”.
It is not to be confused with

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consciousness in the sense of qualia.

While consciousness is being aware of
one's own environment and body
and lifestyle, self-awareness
is the recognition of that
Awareness.
The
Johari Window
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Developed by: John Luft and Harry Ingham

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What is Johari Window?
The Johari window is a technique that
helps people better understand their relationship
with themselves and others.
It is necessary to improve self-awareness and
personal development among individuals when they
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are in a group.
The ‘Johari’ window model is a convenient
method used to achieve this task of understanding
and enhancing communication between the
members in a group.
American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham developed this model in 1955.
The idea was derived as the upshot of the group dynamics in University of California and
was later improved by Joseph Luft. The name ‘Johari’ came from joining their first two names. This
model is also denoted as feedback/disclosure model of self-awareness.
A four paned “window” as illustrated above, divides personal awareness into four different
types, as represented by its four quadrants: open, hidden, blind, and unknown. The lines dividing
the four panes are like window shades, which can move as an interaction progresses
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In the exercise, someone picks a number of adjectives from a list, choosing ones they feel
describe their own personality. The subject's peers then get the same list, and each picks an equal
number of adjectives that describe the subject. These adjectives are then inserted into a two-by-
two grid of four cells.
What are the parts of
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Johari Window and what do

they mean?
OPEN /PUBLIC AREA
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It is called public area because it speaks of the things/traits about you that are
considered as “KNOWN TO ME, AND KNOWN TO OTHERS”. This is also called the open
quadrant.
The “open” quadrant represents things that both you know about yourself, and that
others know about you.
For example:
I know my name, and so do you, and if you have explored some of my websites, you know
some of my interests. The knowledge that the window represents, can include not only
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factual information describing who I am.

When I first meet a new person, the size of the opening of this first quadrant is not
very large, since there has been little time to exchange information. As the process of getting
to know one another continues, the window shades move down or to the right, placing more
information into the open window as described below.
BLIND AREA
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It is called blind spots because it speaks of the things/traits about you that are considered as
“UNKNOWN TO ME, BUT KNOWN TO OTHERS”.
The “blind” quadrant represents things that others know about you, but that you are unaware of.
For example:
We could be eating at a restaurant, and I may have unknowingly gotten some food on my
face. This information is in my blind quadrant because you can see it, but I cannot. If you now tell me
that I have something on my face, then the window shades moves to the right, enlarging the open
quadrant’s area. Now, I may also have blinds spots with respect to many other much more complex
things. For example, perhaps in our ongoing conversation, you may not want to embarrass me, or
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you may draw your own inferences that perhaps I am being insincere. Then the problem is how can I
get this information out in the open, since it may be affecting the level of trust that is developing
between us? How can I learn more about myself? Unfortunately, there is no readily available answer
I may notice a slight hesitation on your part, and perhaps this may lead to a question. But who
knows if I will pick this up, or if your answer will be on the mark.
HIDDEN / PRIVATE AREA
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It is called private area because it speaks of the things/traits about you that are
considered as “KNOWN TO ME, BUT UNKNOWN TO OTHERS”.
The “hidden” quadrant represents things that I know about myself that you do not know.
For example:
I have not told you, nor mentioned anywhere on my website, what one of my
favorite ice cream flavor is. This information is in my “hidden” quadrant. As soon as I tell you
that I love “Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia” flavored ice cream. I am effectively pulling the
window shade down, moving the information in my hidden quadrant and enlarging the
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open quadrant’s area. Again, there are vast amounts of information, virtually my whole
life’s story that has yet to be revealed to you. As we got to know and trust each other, I will
then feel more comfortable disclosing more intimate details about myself. This process is
called: “Self – disclosure”.
The 3rd window panel may be treated in two aspects:
• If they wish to put reveal their “known to me but unknown to

others” traits to their classmates then it will become part of the
revelation
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• if they wish not to reveal their “knows to me but unknown to

others” traits to their classmates then it will become a secret.
UNKNOWN / POTENTIAL AREA
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It is called potential area because it speaks of the things/traits about you that are considered as
“UNKNOWN TO ME AND UNKNOWN TO OTHERS”.
The “unknown” quadrant represents things that neither I know about myself, nor you know about
me.
For example:
I may disclose a dream that I had, and as we both attempt to understand its significance, a
new awareness may emerge, known to neither of us before the conversation took place. Being placed in new
situations often reveals new information not previously known to self or others. For example, I learned of the
Johari Window at a workshop, he created a safe atmosphere of care and trust between the various
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participants. Usually, I am terrified of speaking in public, but I was surprised to learn that is such an
atmosphere, the task need not be so daunting. Prior to this event, I had viewed myself and others had also
viewed me as being extremely shy. (The above now reminds me of a funny joke, which I cannot refrain from
telling you. It is said that the number one fear that people have is speaking in public. Their number two fear is
dying. And the number three fear that people have, is dying while speaking in public.) Thus, a novel situation
can trigger new awareness and personal growth. The process of moving previously unknown information into
the open quadrant, thus enlarging its area, has been likened to Maslow’s concept of self – actualization. The
process can also be viewed as a game, where the open quadrant is synonymous with the win-win situation.
The 4th window panel will be left empty. This will
become very symbolic because it will constantly remind them
of that area/traits in their lives that will have to be
discovered. This is referred to as the potential area which will
come to consciousness or awareness as they continue to
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Who am I?
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Self

a. identify their traits using the four quadrants

of the JOHARI window;

It is not to be confused with

consciousness in the sense of qualia.

Developed by: John Luft and Harry Ingham

Johari Window and what do

factual information describing who I am.

• If they wish to put reveal their “known to me but unknown to

• if they wish not to reveal their “knows to me but unknown to

search for the question:

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