The Labeling Theory: From Words to Reality. Sociologists have long studied the impact of labels on behavior, a concept known as the labeling theory.

Labeling theory partially attributes the poorer outcomes of labeled persons to stigma related to labels. Additionally, in Equity or Marginalization?

The labelling theory was developed and popularised by American sociologist Howard S. Becker in his 1963 book Outsiders. Published - January 23, 2019 12:15 am IST Read Comments ...

Integrating modified labeling theory with a life course perspective, ... We tested whether parent or friend labeling mediates this relationship and whether distal effects on psychological distress are ...