Term ID: T5045

Social Identity

/social-identity/
The sense of self derived from membership in social groups and the emotional significance of those memberships.
Example: Feeling pride and connection based on identification with ethnic, religious, professional, or other group affiliations.

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Reference: Tajfel & Turner (1979)