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Name and identity

M V Seeman

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    A person's name is linked to their identity, reflecting family traditions and influencing self-perception. Clinical examples show how names interact with identity in various psychological contexts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Onomastics (the study of names)

    Background:

    • Personal identity is a complex construct.
    • Names carry cultural and familial significance.
    • The relationship between names and identity is multifaceted.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore how names encode identity.
    • To examine the reciprocal influence between a name and the individual.
    • To illustrate the name-identity interface through clinical observations.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the role of names in identity formation.
    • Clinical case illustrations.
    • Exploration of psychological and sociological factors.

    Main Results:

    • Names reflect namers' traditions and aspirations.
    • Infant characteristics and chosen names both influence identity.
    • The name-identity interface is evident in specific clinical syndromes.

    Conclusions:

    • Names are significant markers of identity.
    • The interplay between names and personal identity is demonstrable.
    • Clinical syndromes offer insights into the name-identity connection.