C095

Self-Consistency

B13 Autonomy & Agency
Core LayerMML-2

Version v1.3.2

Definition

Stability of self-model and behavior line; avoiding radical identity “rebuilds” across contexts; remaining recognizably oneself in different environments.

Poles

Each HES element is a spectrum, not a category: the Low and High poles describe how it presents at its two extremes, while the Reference marks the typical, everyday middle. The poles map variation across the range — neither end is inherently better or worse.

Low Pole

High context-dependence: “different me” in different places; values and style shift easily with environment.

High Pole

Stable and recognizable; core lines of behavior and values persist across contexts.

Reference

Stable in essentials while adapting details to situation.

Measure

Behavioral variability across contexts (spread).

Measuring Methods

• Compare behavior “home/work/friends/online” → variability.
• Decision diary: context dependence patterning.
• External ratings: recognizability across environments.

Empirical Anchor

Self-consistency / self-concept consistency (Lecky, 1945); authenticity (Wood et al., 2008); self-concordance (Sheldon & Elliot, 1999).

Notes

• Distinct from social calibration (C087): calibration adjusts details; self-consistency preserves the core.
• Risks at MIN: distrust (“who are you really?”); internal strain.
• Risks at MAX: rigidity; weak adaptation.

Citation

APA

Human Elements System. (2026). Self-Consistency (HES Passport C095, v1.3.2). hestable.com. https://hestable.com/passport/C095

BibTeX

@misc{hes_C095, author = {{Human Elements System}}, title = {{Self-Consistency}}, year = {2026}, note = {HES Passport C095, v1.3.2}, howpublished = {\url{https://hestable.com/passport/C095}} }