Who Am I?
Understanding Identity and the Many Ways We Define Ourselves
Who Am I?
Understanding Identity and the Many Ways We Define Ourselves
Description
What is identity? What factors contribute to it, how does it develop, and how does a strong or weak sense of self impact one's health, happiness, and future?
Many of us grapple with the seemingly simple question, "Who am I?" and struggle to integrate our experiences at school, at home, and with friends into our burgeoning sense of identity. How we see ourselves can influence the friends we choose, the decisions we make, and our mental and physical well-being. Having a strong sense of self can help us resist peer pressure, avoid risky behaviors, and make choices and plans that align with our values and interests.
Who Am I? Understanding Identity and the Many Ways We Define Ourselves examines the subjects of identity and identity formation across the lifespan, with special emphasis on the teenage years. Beyond simply discussing relevant psychological theories, the book focuses on how identity formation happens in the real world and how it affects daily life. It also includes a collection of fictional case studies that provide concrete, relatable illustrations of concepts discussed in the book.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Part One: Defining Identity
1. What Is Identity and Its Different Components?
2. Types of Identity
3. Theories of Identity Development
Part Two: For Better or for Worse: The Factors That Affect Identity
4. Biopsychosocial Factors across the Life Span
5. Fitting In versus Individualism
6. Signs and Impacts of a Well-Developed Identity
7. Signs and Impacts of a Poorly Developed Identity
Part Three: Identity and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century
8. Millennials and Generation Z
9. Technology and Social Media
10. Local Factors
11. Global Factors
Part Four: Case Studies
Sources for Further Information
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 06 Dec 2021 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 296 |
| ISBN | 9781440872051 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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