Social identity theory explains why fans don't just support a team; they become part of it, riding the emotional highs and crushing lows. The post The Social Identity Theory: How Sports Teams ...

The autonomous self is one of the most prized and protected values of Western society. By “self” I refer not to self-consciousness or self-awareness, but to the psychologized self. This sense ...

What does it mean to be who you are is a central question in identity theory. (Burke and Stets, 2009). Identity (self-views) relates to our basic values that determine the choices we make (e.g ...

Ever wonder why political divisions seem so deep and unbridgeable? Discover how social identity theory sheds light on the psychological roots of political polarization.

Caregiver identity theory suggests another approach: Think about who you were before, who you are now, and how those two yous relate.

DEADPOOL is a beloved and familiar Marvel character. In fact, he brings to mind another self-aggrandizing American mercenary. That's right, Deadpool is eerily similar to the real-life author AND ...

About this issue Abstract This mixed-methods longitudinal study examines ethnic self-identity change from mid-adolescence to middle adulthood among a representative sample of adult children of ...

In ‘Rejection,’ heartbreak leads to tough questions about identity Tony Tulathimutte’s loosely linked stories follow characters who become fixated on the many ways romance doesn’t work out.