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Showing 1 to 20 of 303 for “"Identity Theory"”.
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Formalizing and Modularizing Identity Theory
… First, I will make a case for the value of theory analysis and review its methods (Markovsky 1993, 1994, 1996, 2010, Markovsky et al. 2008, and Markovsky & Kazemi forthcoming), including the use of modularization in theory construction (Markovsky 2010; Markovsky et al. 2008). Next, I will …
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Identity Theory and College Hookup Culture
… part of college life. The present study applies identity theory to the relatively new culture of sex and dating at college, more predominantly known as hookup culture, in order to examine the types of identities that might affect hookup behaviors. Identity theory is a particularly useful …
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The realiser-realiser identity theory of mind
… and defend the view I call the realiser-realiser identity theory of mind. I will argue that this view can solve the main issues surrounding the mind-body problem, namely, the problems posed by conceivability arguments, the problem of mental causation, the problem of multiple realisation of the …
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The realiser-realiser identity theory of mind
… and defend the view I call the realiser-realiser identity theory of mind. I will argue that this view can solve the main issues surrounding the mind-body problem, namely, the problems posed by conceivability arguments, the problem of mental causation, the problem of multiple realisation of the …
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Identity Theory and Women’s Choice of Medical Specialty
… was to answer the research question: Does a self theory of social action account for female physicians’ perceptions of past choice of specialty? Perceptions of self changed as she prepared herself to become a physician. During her medical training, a medical student gains a better sense of who she …
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Defending the Multiple Realization Argument against the Identity Theory
… argument in the philosophy of mind is that the identity theory is false because mental state types are multiply realized in brain state types. In this dissertation I provide a detailed elaboration of the argument and a defense of it against a few of its prominent contemporary critics. Finally I …
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An Identity Theory of Role Exit among Soccer Referees
This study examines how identity processes affect role exit. I test a model of role exit that situates the identity processes of cognitive processes (reflected appraisals and social comparisons), rewards and costs related to the role, commitment to the role, and identity centrality as mediating …
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ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF CONSUMER – CUSTOMIZED PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: AN IDENTITY THEORY PERSPECTIVE
… (C-C identification).” Building upon identity theory and research on “extended self,” this study investigated (1) two key antecedents that influence C-C identification, (2) attitudinal and behavioral consequences of C-C identification, and (3) the moderating role of product involvement …
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A Social Identity Theory Approach to the Acceptance of Negative Evaluation Results
… critical evaluation findings. Drawing on social identity theory (SIT), the intergroup sensitivity effect (ISE) finds that group members are equally accepting of group-directed praise from both ingroup and outgroup members, however they are much more accepting of group-directed criticism from an …
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Social Identity Theory and Rebranding: The brand formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts
… Z and Millennials through the lens of social identity theory. Factors studied include visual brand identification, brand loyalty, purchasing habits, and perception of brand equity. Forty-four (N=44) students participated in four focus groups looking at these variables. The findings showed that …
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Under Threat: An Empirical Test of the Social Identity Theory of Psychological Safety
… Although the original psychological safety theory makes little mention of identity, in two studies, I empirically tested a recently developed social identity theory of psychological safety. According to the theory, identity-contingent cues in an individual’s environment activate social …
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Enhancing Identity Theory Measurement: A Case Study in Ways to Advance the Subfield
Identity theory (IT) is a sociological theory that helps to explain how societal patterns and norms shape the ways in which people behave and make decisions. The current project presents a comprehensive exploration of IT in the context of academic conferences, shedding light on the multifaceted …
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Bisexuality and Motherhood: An Investigation of Psychological Distress, Parenting Efficacy, and Self Esteem Through Identity Theory
… self-esteem from the theoretical perspective of identity theory. Data were examined from 211 self-identified bisexual women, who were currently parenting at least one child under the age of 18. Results revealed a moderating effect of parenting identity centrality on the relationship between …
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Perceptions of dark-skinned beauty on social media using social identity theory : the case of #melaninmagic on Instagram
Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirement of the degree Master in Journalism, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2022.
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Factoring in gamer identity : the application of social identity theory and flow to understanding video game violence effects
… at a steady rate. This project utilizes social identity theory, self-categorization theory, and flow theory to examine differences in aggression and processing of video games between three gamer types: non-gamer, casual gamer, and core gamer. A careful review of previous literature was conducted …
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Social Links Abroad: The Role of Social Identity Theory in the Formation of Public Opinion Towards U.S. Foreign Policy
… toward U.S. foreign policy, I argue social identity theory can help explain American’s tendency to exhibit different levels of support toward U.S. foreign policy. In short, groups support policies that will benefit their own ingroups. This project discusses the phenomena in social identity …
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Healing and Reconciliation: Applying Trauma Theory, Social Identity Theory, and Dialogical Approaches to Interfaith Dialogue among Nigerian Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and the UK
This thesis explores the intersection of trauma theory, social identity theory and dialogical approaches in the context of interfaith dialogue among Nigerian Christian and Muslim groups in Nigeria and the UK. Through ethnographic case studies focusing particularly on the Redeemed Christian Church …
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Discrimination: because I want to or because I have to? : a comparison between the explanations of social identity theory and social dominance theory for intergroup prejudice in South Africa
… Orientation (SDO) construct of Social Dominance Theory, or by the context variance favoured by Social Identity Theory. To this end, three studies were conducted. The first study was designed to establish whether the standard assessment tool, the SDO6 scale, is an appropriate measure of SDO in …
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African American English as a Predictor of Ethnic and Ethnolinguistic Identity in Adolescence
… were to provide support for the <em>Social identity theory of African American English</em> (Vietze & Glasco, 2022) and the meanings African American English (AAE) speakers assign to their dialect. The study was primarily based on Tajfel’s (1979) social identity theory that proposes …
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TRANSITION INTO HIGHER EDUCATION: IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACADEMIC SOCIAL IDENTITY IN PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS IMPORTANT TO ACHIEVEMENT?
Identity has been recognised as a possible influence within education research and a student’s ability to achieve their full potential (Bluic, Ellis, Goodyear & Hendres, 2011). The current thesis explores identity in undergraduate Psychology students, in particular it provides a theoretical …
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