Autonomy : Defined as independence, ability to make decisions on one's own. Autonomy means the ability to manage one's own actions responsibly and to take full responsibility for them.

We can distinguish six types of autonomy:

• behavioural: ability to make an independent choice and behaviour, regardless of the expectations and opinions of others
• emotional: emotional independence regardless of someone's acceptance
• cognitive-evaluative: having your own opinion, values, the ability to evaluate and responsibility for your behaviour
•  identity:  ability to perceive oneself through the prism of uniqueness, noticing the differences between "I" and "others"
• instrumental: ability to fulfil social roles, perform tasks and activities
• economic: ability to ensure one's material existence