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The sense of belonging and shared experiences that connects individuals within a group. It's based on common traits, goals, and values.

How individuals perceive themselves based on their specific roles within a group. These roles come with expectations and responsibilities.

Similar to group identity. It's how individuals feel connected to a group based on shared values, beliefs, and experiences.

Similar to role identity. It describes the connections based on individuals fulfilling their assigned roles within the group.

The individual's unique self-concept, separate from group and role identities, comprising their values, beliefs, and personality.

Group, role, and person identities are interconnected and influence each other. Understanding these relationships is crucial for comprehending the self.

While we might try to separate them, role identity and group identity are intertwined and constantly influence our actions.

To fully understand an individual, we need to consider both their group identity and their specific roles within that group. Both contribute to their sense of self.

The likelihood of an identity being activated in a particular situation or setting.

The process of bringing a person or role identity to the forefront of consciousness in a specific situation.

When the expectations associated with a role conflict with a person's core values, individuals may prioritize their person identity over fulfilling the role to maintain their sense of self.

Person identity is built upon a system of meanings that overlap with role identity. These shared meanings can connect role identities to a person's core values and beliefs.

Person identities and role identities are connected through a shared system of meanings. The meaning of a role can be linked to a person's overall sense of self.

Social identity theory considers only two possibilities for an identity's activation (0 or 1), while identity theory allows for a full range of probabilities.

The process of confirming or validating one's personal identity through actions, beliefs, and interactions with others.

The process of mentally taking on the perspectives and roles of others, understanding their expectations and behaviors.

Actively shaping and defining one's roles in social interactions, based on personal values and goals.

The process of individuals coming together to form a group, often based on shared identities, values, or goals.

The shift in focus from individual identity to group identity, where personal traits become less salient and shared group characteristics dominate.

The desire to maintain a consistent and stable sense of self, avoiding contradictions or discrepancies in beliefs and behaviors.

The drive to decrease uncertainty and ambiguity in social situations, seeking information and clarity to understand oneself and others.

The effort to control and manage one's behaviors and actions to align with social expectations and maintain a positive self-image.

The process of actively seeking confirmation and maintaining consistency between one's self-concept and how others perceive them.

Situations where external factors (like others' perceptions or actions) challenge or contradict one's existing self-image.

Behaviors or actions individuals engage in to restore consistency between their self-concept and the situation.

A stable and consistent view of oneself, reflecting core beliefs, values, and expectations about who they are.

The feeling of belonging and validation that arises from being recognized and accepted by a group.

The evaluation of one's own worth based on the perceived status and success of their group.

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

The degree to which an individual embodies the typical characteristics of their group.

How closely a leader matches the expected attributes and behaviors associated with their group.

The process of classifying oneself as a member of a particular social group.

The idea that individuals experience discomfort when their self-concept doesn't align with their ideal self or ought self.

The extent to which a stereotype accurately fits the characteristics of a particular group.

The degree to which members of a group agree on their opinions and attitudes toward a particular issue.

A theory explaining how individuals derive a sense of self from their group memberships, emphasizing the importance of in-group versus out-group dynamics.

This theory focuses on how individuals form and maintain their sense of self through roles and group memberships, emphasizing the individual's active role in shaping their identity.

The extent to which a particular identity is active and influential in a specific situation. How important is a particular role or group membership at a given moment?

The degree to which an individual embodies the central characteristics of their group. How well do you represent 'the typical' member of your group?

The interactions and dynamics between different groups, influenced by factors like social identity, prejudice, and stereotyping.

The process of overgeneralizing about a group, often attributing traits to all members based on limited information, leading to potential biases and inaccurate judgments.