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

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

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 ourselves through …

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.

Oct 15, 2021 · Personal identity is about how you see yourself as “different” from those around you. Social identities tell how you are like others—they connote similarity rather than difference.

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

Aug 27, 2024 · Successfully seeking independence and an expanding identity is a hallmark of teenage growth.

Apr 11, 2025 · Each choice is a micro-expression of our identity —and over time, they add up to a life. Every choice reflects a complex interplay between biology, experience, emotion, and environment.

Feb 4, 2025 · Motherhood shifts your identity, leaving many feeling lost or unrecognizable. Most moms experience identity loss, yet many hesitate to talk about it due to shame.

Mar 28, 2025 · Leaving a cult can leave deeper wounds for longer than expected. Moral injury combined with identity confusion can leave survivors left behind as a clinical population.