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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > psychology and human development > identity development
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > psychology and human development > identity development
social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > human development and life transitions > identity development

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identity development  

Definition

  • Identity can be defined as the set of characteristics individuals recognize as belonging uniquely to themselves. Identity development often considers how an individual forms that set of characteristics and the emotional connection associated with being identified with that set of characteristics. [Source: Encyclopedia of African American Education; Identity Development]

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