Identity Identity Technical Definition the condition of being

Identity

Identity Technical Definition: the condition of being oneself or itself, and not another Identity divided into Individual Identity and Group Identity Individual Identity can be categorized as Inner and Outer “The self is a relation which relates itself to its own self” – Søren Kierkegaard Identity includes realities of self and expression of self - the totality of one's self-construal

Types of Identity GROUP IDENTITY INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY Sense of belonging to a particular group Identity that you develop about yourself Social influences within a group Evolves over the course of your life. Social category Includes aspects you do and do not have control over Interpersonal interaction among group members Based on social comparison - “Us and Them” relation ◦ ◦ ◦ Where you grew up Color of your skin Choices you make in life How you spend your time What you believe.

Individual Identity Expressions INNER IDENTITY OUTER IDENTITY What kind of person are you when no one else is around? How do you express your identity to other people? How do you identify yourself? How do you think other people identify you based on what you show on the outside? ◦ ◦ Personality alone Likes/Dislikes Comforts/Discomforts Hopes/Dreams ◦ ◦ Physical traits Clothing/style Actions/gestures Personality with others

Aspects of Identity Personality ◦ Introvert vs. Extrovert ◦ Habitual emotional states ◦ Common behavioural responses to environment ◦ Psychological influences Genetics ◦ Physical appearance ◦ Health (physical and mental) ◦ Sex Background(s) Choices Life Employment ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Culture Religion Racial identity Sexuality Education Socio-economic standing Political views Gender ◦ Fashion ◦ Likes/dislikes ◦ Hobbies ◦ Training ◦ Expertise Anything that makes You