A conceptual model of multiple dimensions of identity

Authors
Jones, SR McEwen, MK
Citation
Sr. Jones et Mk. Mcewen, A conceptual model of multiple dimensions of identity, J COLL STUD, 41(4), 2000, pp. 405-414
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
ISSN journal
08975264 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
405 - 414
Database
ISI
SICI code
0897-5264(200007/08)41:4<405:ACMOMD>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
A conceptual model of multiple dimensions of identity depicts a core sense of self or one's personal identity. Intersecting circles surrounding the ca re identity represent significant identity dimensions (e.g., race, sexual o rientation, and religion) and contextual influences (e.g., family backgroun d and life experiences). The model evolved from a grounded theory study of a group of 10 women college students ranging in age from 20-24 and of diver se racial-ethnic backgrounds.