Identity - Psychology Today
An identity contains multiple roles—such as a mother, teacher, and U.S. citizen—and each role holds meaning and expectations that are internalized into one’s identity.
Basics of Identity - Psychology Today
Dec 8, 2014 · What does it mean to be who you are? Identity relates to our basic values that dictate the choices we make (e.g., relationships, career). These choices reflect who we are …
Basics of Identity | Psychology Today United Kingdom
Identity is never “final” and continues to develop through the lifespan. Knowing one’s identity accurately increases self-esteem and reduces depression and anxiety.
Where Does Identity Come From? - Psychology Today
Jul 23, 2022 · Comparisons with others and reflections on our experiences form our sense of identity. Through psychology's various lenses, we have studied the extent to which we see …
Personal and Social Identity: Who Are You Through Others’ Eyes
Oct 15, 2021 · Personal identity is about how you see yourself as “different” from those around you. Social identities tell how you are like others—they connote similarity rather than difference.
5 Key Ideas About Identity Theory - Psychology Today
Jan 25, 2019 · Identity (self-views) relates to our basic values that determine the choices we make (e.g., relationships, career). The meaning of an identity includes expectations for self about …
A New Look at Identity in Borderline Personality Disorder
Nov 5, 2024 · People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable and sometimes chaotic identity. New research shows how these disturbances can best be captured and …
Crafting a Positive Religious or Spiritual Identity
Dec 25, 2024 · The process of crafting a religious / spiritual identity is complex and unique to each of us, but still some general considerations may be helpful to reflect on.
How Our Identity Changes Throughout Our Life - Psychology Today
Nov 12, 2024 · The identity you know can feel safer than risking a new identity, which can be rife with uncertainty. It takes courage to risk modifying aspects of who you are that no longer serve …
What is a Vicarious Identity? - Psychology Today
Nov 12, 2024 · Vicarious identity occurs when people actually appropriate others’ stories as their own, as if they happened to them, integrating them as part of their own identity.