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  1. 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 …

  2. Identity - Psychology Today

    Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. Becoming Ourselves - Psychology Today

    Mar 12, 2025 · 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.

  6. Identity | Psychology Today Canada

    Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.

  7. 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.

  8. The Power of Self-Image | Psychology Today

    Nov 20, 2024 · Our self-image plays a critical role in shaping our identity and influencing how we engage with the world.

  9. 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 …

  10. Identity Dissonance in a Relationship - Psychology Today

    May 26, 2025 · And that difference, when unspoken, creates a quiet strain. What begins as personal growth can trigger identity dissonance—a subtle yet powerful mismatch in values, …