Psychology Dictionary of ArgumentsHome
| |||
|
| |||
| Social Identity Theory - Psychology Dictionary of Arguments | |||
| Social Identity Theory: Social Identity Theory in psychology suggests individuals categorize themselves and others into various social groups, such as cultural, religious, or professional groups. This categorization influences their behavior and attitudes, fostering a sense of belonging within groups and distinguishing them from others, which can affect self-esteem and group dynamics. See also Groupthink, Group behavior, Social identity, Social behavior, Social psychology, Self-esteem._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
| Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajfel, Henri | Social Identity Theory | Tajfel, Henri | |
| Turner, John | Social Identity Theory | Turner, Marlene | |
|
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-16 | |||
