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Social identity theory - Wikipedia

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Social identity is the portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group.[1][2] As originally formulated by social psychologists Henri Tajfel and John Turner in the 1970s and the 1980s,[3] social identity theory introduced the concept of a social identity as a way in which to explain intergroup behaviour.[4][5][6] "Social identity theory explores the phenomenon of the 'ingroup' and 'outgroup', and is based on the view that identities are constituted through a process of difference defined in a relative or flexible way depends on the activities in which one engages."[7] This theory is described as a theory that predicts certain intergroup behaviours on the basis of perceived group status differences, the perceived legitimacy and stability of those status differences, and the perceived ability to move from one group to another.[4][6] This contrasts with occasions where the term "social identity theory" is used to refer to general theoriz

Social identity theory - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Concept in social psychology Part of a series on The Self ( Outline ) Constructs Self-knowledge (psychology) Self-image Self-concept Self-schema Personality Theories Neural basis of self Self-categorization theory Processes Self-perception theory Self-awareness Self-reflection Self-consciousness Value judgment Self-esteem True self and false self As applied to activities Self-assessment Self-efficacy Interpersonal Self-disclosure Self-concealment Social Personal identity (philosophy) Identity (social scien

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