Although the self is distinct from identity, the literature of self-psychology can offer some insight into how identity is maintained (Cote & Levin 2002, p. 24). From the vantage point of self-psychology, there are two areas of interest: the processes by which a self is formed (the "I"), and the actual content of the schemata which compose the self-concept (the "Me"). In the latter field, theorists have shown interest in relating the self-concept to self-esteem, the differences between complex and simple ways of organizing self-knowledge, and the links between those organizing principles and the processing of information (Cote & Levin 2002).
Although the self is distinct from identity , the literature of self - psychology can offer some insight into how identity is maintained ( Cote & Levin 2002 , p. 24 ) . From the vantage point of self - psychology , there are two areas of interest : the processes by which a self is formed ( the " I " ) , and the actual content of the schemata which compose the self - concept ( the " Me " ) . In the latter field , theorists have shown interest in relating the self - concept to self - esteem , the differences between complex and simple ways of organizing self - knowledge , and the links between those organizing principles and the processing of information ( Cote & Levin 2002 ) .
What can the literature of self-psychology offer insight into?
What can the literature of self - psychology offer insight into ?
how identity is maintained
how identity is maintained