Social Group Identity

A Social Group Identity is a social identity that is a group identity (shared among group members).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) create Group Cohesion through shared identification.
  • It can (typically) guide Collective Behavior through group norms.
  • It can (typically) maintain Group Boundarys through identity distinctions.
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  • It can (often) influence Member Behavior through group expectations.
  • It can (often) shape Intergroup Relations through identity comparisons.
  • It can (often) affect Social Status through group affiliation.
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  • It can range from being a Formal Group Identity to being an Informal Group Identity, depending on its structure type.
  • It can range from being a Voluntary Group Identity to being an Ascribed Group Identity, depending on its membership basis.
  • It can range from being a Strong Group Identity to being a Weak Group Identity, depending on its identity salience.
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• Example(s):
  • Cultural Group Identitys (to share cultural heritage), such as:
    • Ethnic Group Identitys (to maintain ethnic traditions), such as:
      • National Identity like sharing country affiliation.
      • Tribal Identity like preserving indigenous heritage.
    • Religious Group Identitys (to practice spiritual beliefs), such as:
      • Faith Community Identity like following religious traditions.
      • Spiritual Group Identity like sharing belief systems.
  • Professional Group Identitys (to unite occupational members), such as:
    • Organizational Identitys (to build workplace culture), such as:
      • Company Identity like sharing corporate values.
      • Team Identity like developing group pride.
    • Industry Identitys (to connect field members), such as:
      • Trade Group Identity like maintaining professional standards.
      • Guild Identity like preserving craft traditions.
  • Social Movement Identitys (to pursue collective goals), such as:
    • Activist Group Identitys (to drive social change), such as:
      • Rights Movement Identity like fighting for group equality.
      • Reform Group Identity like seeking system change.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Personal Identity, which reflects individual traits rather than group characteristics.
  • Role Identity, which focuses on individual positions rather than group membership.
  • Solo Identity, which exists outside of group context.
  • Unique Identity, which emphasizes individual distinctions rather than group similarity.
  • Independent Self-Construal, which prioritizes personal autonomy over group belonging.
• See: Group Membership, Collective Identity, Social Cohesion, Group Dynamic, Identity Formation, Social Identification, Group Psychology, Social Category, Group Norm, Cultural Identity, Organizational Identity, Social Movement, Identity Politics, Group Solidarity.

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