Self and social identity

Ellemers, N., Spears, Russell and Doosje, B. 2002. Self and social identity. Annual Review of Psychology 53 (1) , pp. 161-186. 10.1146/annurev.psych.53.100901.135228

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Abstract

In this chapter, we examine the self and identity by considering the different conditions under which these are affected by the groups to which people belong. From a social identity perspective we argue that group commitment, on the one hand, and features of the social context, on the other hand, are crucial determinants of central identity concerns.We develop a taxonomy of situations to reflect the different concerns and motives that come into play as a result of threats to personal and group identity and degree of commitment to the group. We specify for each cell in this taxonomy how these issues of self and social identity impinge upon a broad variety of responses at the perceptual, affective, and behavioral level.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:	identity threat, group commitment, social context, identity functions, group distinctiveness
Publisher:	Annual Reviews
ISSN:	0066-4308
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2016 22:06
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/3403

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