This volume is presented in four sections based on recent research in the field: the sources of identity, the tie between identity and the social structure, the

Over the past four decades - and most especially in recent years as issues of identity continue to play out across the public stage - identity theory has develo

This volume presents recent developments in identity theory and research. Identities are the basic building blocks of society and hold a central place in every

Identities in Everyday Life explores how identity theory in social psychology can help us understand a wide array of issues across six areas of life including p

Identity is one of the most extensively studied constructs in the social sciences. Yet, despite the wealth of findings across many disciplines, identity researc