Identity - Psychology Today
Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that generate one’s sense of self.
The Neuroscience of Identity and Our Many Selves
Jul 17, 2025 · 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 | Psychology Today Canada
Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that generate one’s sense of self.
Where Does Identity Come From? - Psychology Today
Jul 23, 2022 · 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 …
Basics of Identity - Psychology Today
Dec 8, 2014 · 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 …
Living in Alignment With Values, Identity, and Purpose
Jun 2, 2025 · This highlights the importance of living in alignment —making decisions and setting goals grounded in our values, identity, and purpose.
5 Key Ideas About Identity Theory - Psychology Today
Jan 25, 2019 · Identity (self-views) relates to our basic values that determine the choices we make (e.g., relationships, career). The meaning of an identity includes expectations for self about …
Normalize Identity Expression with the Neopronoun Revolution
May 28, 2025 · By adopting neopronouns en masse, we can normalize pronoun use, stripping away the controversy and making identity expression a universal practice. Let’s lean into this …
Personal and Social Identity: Who Are You Through Others’ Eyes
Oct 15, 2021 · 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.
Who Am I Now? Coping With Postpartum Identity Loss
Feb 4, 2025 · Motherhood shifts your identity, leaving many feeling lost or unrecognizable. Most moms experience identity loss, yet many hesitate to talk about it due to shame.