Social Identity

by Wearing, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781613244623
• ISBN10: 1613244622
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-30
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Social identity theory is a diffuse but interrelated group of social psychological theories concerned with when and why individuals identify with, and behave as part of social groups, and adopt shared attitudes. Social identity theory is thus concerned both with the psychological and sociological aspects of group behavior. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of social identity, including the elderly and social identity; sexual identity in relation to developmental and social considerations; ethnic identity in Baikalian Siberia and the role of Russian colonisation; Latinas and Black women negotiating multiple marginalised social identities; social identity implications for individuals with physical disabilities and social identity and self-image.

Table of Contents

Preface

Sexual Identity: Developmental & Social Considerations

Social Identity & Professional Architects

Mediating Masculine Desire: Male Constructions of Intimacy & Violence in Heterosexual Relationship Narratives

Integral Study of Ethnic Identity in Baikalian Siberia & the Role of Russian Colonization in its Shaping

The "IT Professional" Self-Identity: An Analysis with Cognitive Concept Mapping

Latinas & Black Women Negotiating Multiple Marginalized Social Identities

Second/Foreign Language Teachers' Professional Identity & its Relation to One's Decision to Leave the Profession

Social Identity Implications for Active Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Self Image & Social Identity: A Study on a Sample of Italian Adolescents

Ideology & Defense against Counter-Stereotypic Experiences: When Pro-Black & Anti-White Feelings Are Not So Welcome

Existential Intangible Heritage Tourism & the Innate Tendencies of a Social Identity

National Identity as a Concept & Process: Its Nature & Fluidity in Nigeria

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