In social psychology, we need to establish a general theory of the self which can attend both macro and micro processes, avoids redundancies separate theories on different aspects For this purpose, present core components identity argue that although differences exist between two theories, they are more in emphasis than kind, linking fully integrated view The examine include bases (category/group or role) each salience activation identities as discussed cognitive motivational processes...

Among the many traditions of research on identity, two somewhat different yet strongly related strands identity theory have developed. The first, reflected in work Stryker and colleagues, focuses linkages social structures with identities. second, Burke internal process self-verification. In present paper we review each these then discuss ways which relate to complement one another Each provides a context for other: relation identities influences self-verification, while self-verification...

Social stress can be understood by incorporating interruption theory as developed in research on into a model of identity processes drawn from theory. From this perspective, social results the feedback loop that maintains processes. I discuss four mechanisms processes: broken loops, interference between systems, over-controlled and invocation episodic identities. Each these is associated with conditions known to produce feelings distress. Finally, how personal evaluation relates distress,...

Despite interest in the influence of self-concept on behavior, research has been limited by (I) need to better understand mechanism which self influences role behaviors, (2) a reliance self-esteem as only measure self-concept, and (3) absence quantitative measures self-concept. The reported here is designed test one formulation ofthe link between identity behavior. It based recent theoretical conceptions identity, advances its measurement, assumption that identities motivate behaviors have...

Commitment highlights one of the ways in which individuals infuse roles and social structure with self-motivated behaviors, thereby linking self to structure. Past theoretical formulations commitment, including work by Becker, Stryker, Kanter, tended focus on commitment as a tie between an individual either 1) line activity, 2) particular role partners, or 3) organization. An approach based identity theory affect control (each uses cybernetic model processes) suggests that connects identity....

Techniques for measuring an individual's self-concept must have two characteristics: they be theoretically grounded and quantitative. With respect to the first of these characteristics, six theoretical properties self as seen from interactionist perspective are discussed in terms their measurement implications. These are: (1) that is composed organized set identities, (2) identities self-in-role meanings, (3) defined relationally counter-identities, (4) reflexive, (5) operate indirectly, (6)...

Self-esteem has been conceptualized as an outcome, motive, and buffer, but there is no overall theory of self-esteem. In this article it suggested that identity can provide a theoretical framework for the integration various conceptualizations We suggest self-esteem outcome of, necessary ingredient in, self-verification process occurs within groups, maintaining both individual group. Verification role identities increases individual's worth-based efficacy-based The built up by buffers...

This research examines how self-processes and trust influence the development of commitment in society, thereby making social order possible. The central thesis is that process ofself-verification leads directly indirectly, through positive emotions trust, to committed relationships, emotional attachments, a group orientation; all these are characteristics stable structure. At same time, self-verification results accomplishment meaning structures resource flows define structures. In current...

This paper outlines a procedure for measuring those components of the self-concept called role/identities. Conceptualized from symbolic interaction framework and using semantic differential discriminant analysis, this overcomes many problems usually asociated with other procedures such as profile d statistic, or TST: provides substantive anchor points, incorporates multidimensional nature role/identity, numerical score quantitative analysis. The method is illustrated by gender role/identity...

The present paper examines existing links between identities and the social structure in context of identity control theory. I point out that, whether is conceived as positions (roles group memberships) to which are tied, or human organization resource flows transfers that controlled by verification process, two sides same coin. Building on this theme, develop hypotheses explore some implications identity—social link. Some suggest contexts change likely; others various consequences...

This research examines two mechanisms by which persons' identities change over time. First, on the basis of identity control theory (ICT), I hypothesize that while influence way in a role is played out, discrepancies between meanings standard and performance will result change. That is, due to hierarchical structure systems, occur not only (to counteract discrepancy), but also time bring them more into line with disturbance). A second mechanism hypothesized from persons holding multiple...

This paper outlines a procedure for measuring those components of the self-concept called role/identities. Conceptualized from symbolic interaction framework and using semantic differential discriminant analysis, this overcomes many problems usually asociated with other procedures such as profile d statistic, or TST: provides substantive anchor points, incorporates multidimensional nature role/identity, numerical score quantitative analysis. The method is illustrated by gender role/identity...

While most research examines self-esteem in terms of self-worth, we suggest three dimensions self-esteem: worth-based, efficacy-based, and authenticity-based esteem. Each these is linked to one the motives self, each them primarily emerges through verification social/group, role, person identities, respectively. Data are examined study dimensions, including measuring esteem assessing their psychometric properties, investigating effects identity on different analyzing causal relationship...

This research examines the relationship between meanings contained in one's identity and attributed to behavior by both oneself others small-group interaction. The goal is provide an empirical test of expectations derived from theory structural symbolic interaction perspective concerning link persons' identities, their behaviors, own interpretation others' interpretations behaviors. Of interest are three issues: whether attribute same role performance as does self, self verify (correspond...

This paper examines the roles of gender identity and self-esteem in both physical sexual abuse dating relationships. A sample heterosexual college relationships is examined. Data are collected on inflicting sustaining for men women. No support found long-held theory that a result compulsive masculinity. Instead, accordance with theory, we find associated playing out less masculine (more feminine) males females. In addition, low appears to be women only spurious fashion: from more feminine...

Network exchange theory has developed primarily as a static, structural of power and dependence in networks. the author introduces dynamic model process which network nodes are based on identity processes given by theory. That is, he uses assumptions to typical experimental subject whose primary goal is participate exchanges an paradigm. Computer simulations this then generate predictions about advantage particular (actor's positions) relative other variety The resulting correspond closely...

In the present paper we use identity theory as a multilevel control system to investigate stability and change in identities. According theory, occurs when self-relevant perceptions become remain inconsistent with standard. Symbolic interaction suggests that also may occur through process of taking role other; this facilitate incorporation aspects partners' identities into one's own identity. We these ideas by studying gender newly first-married couples over three-year period. The birth...