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Displacing place-identity: a discursive approach to locating self and other
1Department of Psychology, Lancaster University, Lancashire, UK.
The British Journal of Social Psychology
|April 25, 2000
Summary
This study explores place-identity, highlighting its importance for self-concept while critically evaluating existing research. It uses discursive approaches to analyze identity in South Africa's changing landscapes.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Discursive Psychology
Background:
- Place-identity links 'who we are' with 'where we are', emphasizing the situated nature of subjectivity.
- This concept offers a bridge between environmental and social psychology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Existing research establishes the significance of place for self-concept formation and maintenance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate existing research on place-identity.
- To identify limitations in current place-identity research using discursive social psychology.
- To analyze place-identity within the context of South Africa's evolving landscapes.
Main Methods:
- Critical evaluation of place-identity literature.
- Application of discursive approaches from social psychology.
- Analysis of an ongoing research program in South Africa.
Main Results:
- Place-identity research is valuable for understanding the role of place in self-concept.
- Existing place-identity research has limitations that require addressing.
- Discursive analysis offers a framework for deeper critique.
Conclusions:
- Place-identity is a crucial concept for understanding the link between self and environment.
- Further research should incorporate discursive perspectives to refine understanding of place-identity.
- The study provides insights into identity construction in dynamic socio-environmental contexts.