"Identity formation, also called identity development or identity construction, is a complex process in which humans develop a clear and unique view of themselves and of their identity."
The exploration of how individuals develop and express their identities, and the role that diversity plays in shaping intercultural interactions and relationships.
Cultural Identity: The beliefs, values, traditions, and practices that shape an individual's sense of belonging to a particular cultural group.
Stereotyping and Prejudice: The process of categorizing all individuals belonging to a particular group based on a few attributes and judging them accordingly.
Cultural Competence: The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Intercultural Communication: The process of exchanging information and meaning between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Culture Shock: The experience of disorientation and confusion one feels when they encounter a new culture or set of cultural norms.
Multiculturalism: The recognition and appreciation of different cultural identities within a society.
Intersectionality: The concept that our social identity is composed of multiple factors such as race, gender, sexuality, and class, that intersect and influence our experiences.
Power Dynamics: The relationship between those who hold power and those who do not; such power can be derived from social, economic, or political factors.
Diversity Management: The policies and processes that organizations use to manage diversity and create inclusive environments.
Implicit Bias: The unconscious attitudes and opinions one holds about different cultural groups.
Cultural Adaptation: The process of adjusting to a new culture, including changes in behaviors, attitudes, and practices.
Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's culture is superior to others.
Assimilation: The process of adopting the culture of the dominant group and relinquishing one's own cultural identity.
Cultural Sensitivity: The ability to recognize and be sensitive to different cultural norms and practices.
Globalization: The interconnectedness and interdependence of cultures, economies, and societies worldwide.
Ethnicity: A person's shared cultural heritage and ancestry.
Race: A physical and biological characteristic of a person, often based on skin color, hair type, and facial features.
Nationality: A person's country of origin.
Gender: A person's identified biological sex, or the social and cultural roles and behaviors associated with that sex.
Sexual Orientation: A person's attraction to others based on their gender identity.
Age: A person's chronological stage of life, often associated with different social roles and expectations.
Religion: A set of beliefs and practices that guide a person's worldview and behavior.
Socioeconomic status: A person's standing in society based on factors such as income, occupation, and education.
Language: The linguistic codes and communication practices used by a person or community.
Geographic location: The physical environment, cultural customs, and traditions of a particular place.
"Self-concept, personality development, and values are all closely related to identity formation."
"Individuation is also a critical part of identity formation."
"Continuity and inner unity are healthy identity formation, while a disruption in either could be viewed and labeled as abnormal development."
"Certain situations, like childhood trauma, can contribute to abnormal development."
"Specific factors also play a role in identity formation, such as race, ethnicity, and spirituality."
"The concept of personal continuity, or personal identity, refers to an individual posing questions about themselves that challenge their original perception, like 'Who am I?'"
"The process [of personal identity] defines individuals to others and themselves."
"Various factors make up a person's actual identity, including a sense of continuity, a sense of uniqueness from others, and a sense of affiliation based on their membership in various groups like family, ethnicity, and occupation."
"These group identities demonstrate the human need for affiliation or for people to define themselves in the eyes of others and themselves."
"The micro-level is self-definition, relations with people, and issues as seen from a personal or an individual perspective. The meso-level pertains to how identities are viewed, formed, and questioned by immediate communities and/or families. The macro-level are the connections among individuals and issues from a national perspective."
"The global level connects individuals, issues, and groups at a worldwide level."
"Identity is often described as finite and consisting of separate and distinct parts (e.g., family, cultural, personal, professional)."
"The micro-level is self-definition, relations with people, and issues as seen from a personal or an individual perspective."
"The meso-level pertains to how identities are viewed, formed, and questioned by immediate communities and/or families."
"The macro-level are the connections among individuals and issues from a national perspective."
"Specific factors also play a role in identity formation, such as race, ethnicity, and spirituality."
"Identity formation, also called identity development or identity construction, is a complex process in which humans develop a clear and unique view of themselves and of their identity."
"A disruption in either [continuity or inner unity] could be viewed and labeled as abnormal development."
"Various factors make up a person's actual identity, including a sense of continuity, a sense of uniqueness from others, and a sense of affiliation based on their membership in various groups like family, ethnicity, and occupation."