Social Identification

The process by which an aspect of self image is developed based on in-group preference or ethnocentrism and a perception of belonging to a social or cultural group. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)

Year introduced: 1991(1978)

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.813.708

MeSH Unique ID: D012933

Entry Terms:

• Identifications, Social
• Social Identifications
• Identification, Social
• Social Identity
• Identities, Social
• Identity, Social
• Social Identities
• Group Identification
• Group Identifications
• Identification, Group
• Identifications, Group
• Professional Identification
• Identification, Professional
• Identifications, Professional
• Professional Identifications
• Professional Identity Formation
• Formation, Professional Identity
• Formations, Professional Identity
• Identity Formation, Professional
• Identity Formations, Professional
• Professional Identity Formations

Previous Indexing:

• Social Behavior (1969-1977)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Social Behavior
Social Identification