The role of group membership among youths on the formation of social identity

Date of Publication

2011

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Jennifer Ann L. Lajom

Defense Panel Member

Jose Maria A. Diestro, Jr.

Abstract/Summary

The role of group membership in social identity formation is investigated. The study aims to answer the similarity and differences of organizational cultures and youth subcultures based on the norms, values and attitudes possessed by the group, as well as how these norms, values, and attitudes of affect the formation of the social identity of a member. To investigate the problem, four youths each from organizational culture groups and from youth subcultures groups were interviewed. Results show that organizational cultures and youth subcultures are different in terms of the quantity of the norms, values, and attitudes being imposed, and similar in terms of having a considerable effect on the social identity of the youths. This means that the types of group youths are members of have an important role in their identity building. Implying that it is critical to youths choose a group that facilitates good character building.

Abstract Format

html

Note

At head of title: Group membership and social identity.

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15767

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

ix, 168 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Group identity; Social groups; Intergroup relations

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