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Identity theory and social identity theory
Jan E. Stets,Peter Burke +1 more
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In this paper, the authors present core components of identity theory and social identity theory, and argue that although differences exist between the two theories, they are more differences in emphasis than in kind, and that linking these two theories can establish a more fully integrated view of the self.Abstract:
In social psychology, we need to establish a general theory of the self which can attend to both macro and micro processes, and which avoids the redundancies of separate theories on different aspects of the self For this purpose, we present core components of identity theory and social identity theory and argue that although differences exist between the two theories, they are more differences in emphasis than in kind, and that linking the two theories can establish a more fully integrated view of the self The core components we examine include the different bases of identity (category/group or role) in each of the theories, identity salience and the activation of identities as discussed in the theories, and the cognitive and motivational processes that emerge from identities based on category/group and on role. By examining the self through the lens of both identity theory and social identity theory, we see how, in combination, they can move us toward a general theory of the self In contrast to Hogg and his colleagues (Hogg, Terry, and White 1995), we see substantial similarities and overlap between social identity theory and identity theory. We think that this overlap ultimately will cause these theories to be linked in fundamental ways, though we do not think that time hasread more
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Social Identifications: A Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations and Group Processes
Michael A. Hogg,Dominic Abrams +1 more
TL;DR: The social identity approach: context and content 3. Intergroup behaviour 4. From stereotyping to ideology 5. Intragroup behaviour: Processes within the groups 6. Social presence and social performance 7. Collective behaviour 8. Conformity and social influence 9. Language, speech, and communication 10. Conclusions References as mentioned in this paper
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A tale of two theories: A critical comparison of identity theory with social identity theory
TL;DR: In this article, the authors compare the similarities between identity theory and social identity theory, and find marked differences in terms of level of analysis, role of intergroup behavior, relationship between roles and groups, and salience of social context and identity.