Social identity theory was developed by Henri Tajfel in 1974 and suggests that individuals tend to categorize themselves and others in order to better understand the world around them.

The Foundations of Social Identity Theory. SIT posits that individuals derive part of their self-concept from their membership in social groups. These groups provide a source of pride and self ...

Social identity theory is the study of how relations between individuals and groups work. This theory is used to best understand how people work and learn together.

The Academy of Management Review, Vol. 14, No. 1 (Jan., 1989), pp. 20-39 (20 pages) It is argued that (a) social identification is a perception of oneness with a group of persons; (b) social ...

In this review, four key issues are examined that hinder the successful application of social identity theory to political phenomena. These key issues are the existence of identity choice, the ...

Many social theorists try to link social identity with psychological wellbeing. For example, social identity theory initially proposed that in-group identification and preference lead to increased ...

In contrast, social identity theory, originated in the 1970’s and 80’s with psychologists Henri Tajfel and John Turner, states that one’s self-concept comes from membership in social groups ...

Researchers point to the theory of social identity, which holds that individuals understand their social being through a sense of belonging in multiple-valued social groups: He’s a son, a ...

Social identity theory suggests people derive part of their self-concept from their perceived membership in social groups. Bumper stickers make these group affiliations visible, ...