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  1. Identity - Psychology Today

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

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Identity | Psychology Today Ireland

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

  5. The Identity Crisis So Many of Us Face | Psychology Today

    Dec 7, 2025 · Identity is not who you are. It is how you learned to survive. Once you see the need beneath the identity, you can finally meet that need directly, and that is where growth begins.

  6. The Neuroscience of Identity and Our Many Selves

    Jul 17, 2025 · You are not one self, but many. Psychology and neuroscience now agree that our identity is made of parts, shaped by brain networks that shift with emotion, memory, and context.

  7. 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.

  8. Living in Alignment With Values, Identity, and Purpose

    Jun 2, 2025 · This highlights the importance of living in alignment —making decisions and setting goals grounded in our values, identity, and purpose.

  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. Shaping the Self During Adolescence | Psychology Today

    Aug 14, 2025 · Identity formation, figuring out values, beliefs, and direction, is the central task. Moreover, it is deeply intertwined with resilience, the capacity to stay grounded amid turmoil.