Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Role-Based Identity01:21

Role-Based Identity

31
Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...
31
Marcia's Theory of Identity Status01:26

Marcia's Theory of Identity Status

598
James Marcia's identity status model provides a framework for understanding how adolescents navigate identity formation through varying degrees of exploration and commitment. Marcia's model builds on Erik Erikson's theories of psychosocial development, focusing specifically on how adolescents reconcile individual aspirations with societal expectations. His model describes identity formation as a dynamic process where adolescents move between different states depending on their level...
598
Attribution Theory00:56

Attribution Theory

13.5K
Behavior is a product of both the situation (e.g., cultural influences, social roles, and the presence of bystanders) and of the person (e.g., personality characteristics). Subfields of psychology tend to focus on one influence or behavior over others. Situationism is the view that our behavior and actions are determined by our immediate environment and surroundings. In contrast, dispositionism holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors (Heider, 1958).
13.5K
Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adolescence01:17

Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adolescence

519
Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development, "identity versus role confusion," is crucial during adolescence (ages 12 to 18). In this stage, adolescents face the developmental task of forging a distinct personal identity, a process influenced by social, psychological, and biological changes typical of this period. Adolescents naturally explore different roles, behaviors, and ideologies as they navigate complex questions of self-concept, asking, "Who am I?" and "What is my place in...
519
Personal Identity01:25

Personal Identity

51
Personal identity is the deeply felt sense of self that individuals cultivate over time, intricately woven from intrinsic qualities they consider essential to their existence—qualities such as morality, intelligence, and friendliness. These attributes serve as vital internal benchmarks, guiding individuals in evaluating whether their actions resonate with their true selves.When personal identity takes center stage in one's life, individuals often emphasize their distinctiveness,...
51
Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions01:29

Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions

30
Aligning actions are communicative strategies individuals employ to maintain social harmony and preserve personal identity in the face of potential disruptions to social norms. These actions are particularly important in managing social impressions when one's behavior might be seen as inappropriate, incompetent, or morally questionable.Types of Aligning ActionsThe three principal types of aligning actions are disclaimers, accounts, and apologies.DisclaimersDisclaimers are preventive; they are...
30

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language.

Sexual and gender diversity in social services·2025
Same author

Educator interaction with sexual minority youth.

Journal of gay & lesbian social services·2021
Same author

Experiences of educators who identify as lesbian, gay, and bisexual.

Journal of gay & lesbian social services·2021
Same author

School-Age Coping: Themes Across Three Generations of Sexual Minorities.

Journal of school counseling : JSC·2021
Same author

School counselor advocacy for gender minority students.

PloS one·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios
07:43

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

2.3K

From Identity to Enaction: Identity Behavior Theory.

Jack D Simons1

  • 1Department of Counseling, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY, United States.

Frontiers in Psychology
|September 10, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Identity Behavior Theory (IBT) explains how personal identity influences actions and intentions. This strengths-based model has implications for education, science, and clinical practice, particularly for marginalized groups.

Keywords:
Identity Behavior Theoryaction theoryattitudesintentionminoritypersonal strengthresiliencesocial support

More Related Videos

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice
06:58

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice

Published on: February 7, 2025

917
Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency
08:01

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Published on: October 28, 2020

5.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios
07:43

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

2.3K
Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice
06:58

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice

Published on: February 7, 2025

917
Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency
08:01

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Published on: October 28, 2020

5.8K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Identity plays a crucial role in regulating actions and intentions.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the nuances of identity's influence on behavior.
  • A strengths-based approach is needed to understand behavioral enaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and explore Identity Behavior Theory (IBT) as a strengths-based model for action regulation.
  • To examine the relationship between identity, resilience, attitudes, and enacted behavior.
  • To illustrate the applications and potential of IBT in various fields.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical exploration and discussion of Identity Behavior Theory (IBT).
  • Analysis of how levels of identity subscription, resilience, and attitudes impact behavior.
  • Illustration of IBT's application in educational, scientific, and clinical contexts.

Main Results:

  • Enacted behavior, including intentions and actions, is significantly influenced by an individual's level of identity subscription.
  • Resilience and attitudes related to identity further modulate behavioral outcomes.
  • IBT provides a framework for understanding and potentially influencing behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Identity is a key predictor of behavioral enaction, moderated by resilience and attitudes.
  • IBT offers valuable insights for educational, scientific, and clinical applications.
  • Further empirical validation is needed, especially in diverse educational settings.