Social identity theory explains how people's behavior is influenced by their group identities and intergroup relationships. It has been applied in a variety of fields but has not yet been fully ...

Let’s talk about identity—the pieces of ourselves that tell us who we are and what we like and the pieces of ourselves that others use to decide who they think we are and what we are actually like.

People can switch seamlessly between different social identities, new research shows. Each person has multiple social identities, such as: employee, parent, young person, friend or even fan of a ...

This is Part 1 of a two-part series that analyzes Twitter, a live case study that has provided salient lessons about power, control, politics and the future direction of community and the platforms ...

What are people's perceptions of themselves, and how do they view themselves? Because people's perceptions of themselves are affected by the environment they experience, they look outside of ...

Each year, roughly 30 percent of California students in middle and high school report being bullied or harassed, many because of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual identity, or some ...

A leaked Social Security Administration memo has unveiled a supposed Trump administration plan that could upend the benefits system for millions of Americans. Obtained by investigative outlet Popular ...

We are experiencing an identity crisis, and it’s our doing. Before I blame social media for being the root of our societal struggles, it’s important to recognize that social media is a reflection of ...