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Identities: A developmental social-psychological perspective
Elisabetta Crocetti1, Flavia Albarello2, Wim Meeus3
1Department of Psychology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
European Review of Social Psychology
|March 20, 2024
Summary
This review integrates developmental and social-psychological views on identity formation, emphasizing its social nature. Understanding identity dynamics requires examining personal and social identity interplay within various life contexts.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Identity formation and change are complex processes.
- Existing research often separates developmental and social-psychological perspectives.
- Identity is inherently social, shaped by context and social content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review research integrating developmental and social-psychological perspectives on identity.
- To explore how identity processes are embedded in social contexts.
- To examine the interplay between personal and social identities.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research employing a cross-fertilization approach.
- Outline of the three-factor identity model.
- Analysis of longitudinal empirical studies on identity development.
Main Results:
- Identity processes are social, influenced by family, friendships, and civic engagement.
- The three-factor identity model offers a framework for understanding identity dynamics.
- Personal and social identities interact dynamically.
Conclusions:
- Integrating developmental and social-psychological perspectives advances identity theory.
- Future research should further explore personal and social identity similarities and differences.
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