Term ID: T4745

Role Theory

/role-theory/
Framework explaining how social positions and expectations influence individual behavior and identity development.
Example: Understanding how professional roles like "therapist" or "patient" shape behavior and interactions in treatment settings.

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Reference: Biddle (1986)