What does it mean to be who you are? Identity relates to our basic values that dictate the choices we make (e.g., relationships, career). These choices reflect who we are and what we value.
Comparisons with others and reflections on our experiences form our sense of identity. Through psychology's various lenses, we have studied the extent to which we see ourselves through comparisons ...
Does our identity become fixed by a certain stage in life, or is it always evolving? We gain insight into that question as we openly explore the intricacies of the self.
You are not one self, but many. Psychology and neuroscience now agree that our identity is made of parts, shaped by brain networks that shift with emotion, memory, and context.
Identity formation, figuring out values, beliefs, and direction, is the central task. Moreover, it is deeply intertwined with resilience, the capacity to stay grounded amid turmoil.
Personal identity is about how you see yourself as “different” from those around you. Social identities tell how you are like others—they connote similarity rather than difference.
Our identity may seem static. However, you can modify your identity to one that is more fulfilling. This is not an easy task. It takes courage, time, and commitment.
