Self-love
Concept in philosophy and psychology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about love of self. For the sexual meaning, see Masturbation. For the Metro Boomin and Coi Leray song, see Self Love (song).
Not to be confused with autoerotism.
Self-love, defined as "love of self" or "regard for one's own happiness or advantage",[1] has been conceptualized both as a basic human necessity[2] and as a moral flaw, akin to vanity and selfishness,[3] synonymous with amour-propre, conceitedness, egotism, narcissism, et al. However, throughout the 20th and 21st centuries self-love has adopted a more positive connotation through pride parades, Self-Respect Movement, self-love protests, the hippie era, the modern feminist movement (3rd & 4th wave), as well as the increase in mental health awareness that promotes self-love as intrinsic to self-help and support groups working to prevent substance abuse and suicide.