personal autonomy

**Personal Autonomy**

Personal autonomy refers to an individual’s capacity to make independent choices and govern their own life without undue external influence or coercion. It encompasses self-determination, freedom of thought, and the ability to pursue one’s values, goals, and desires. In various contexts-such as psychology, philosophy, ethics, and law-personal autonomy is regarded as a fundamental aspect of human dignity and agency. This tag is used for posts discussing themes related to individual freedom, self-governance, consent, decision-making, and empowerment.