Self-identity problems and stress According to research,. modern work provides people with a sense of personal and social identity that is tied to: The particular work role, even if unfulfilling; and The social role it entails e.g. family bread-winning, friendship forming and so on. Thus job loss entails the loss of this identity.
self-identity problems and stress according to research modern work provides people with a sense of personal and social identity that is tied to the particular work role even if unfulfilling; and the social role it entails eg family bread-winning friendship forming and so on thus job loss entails the loss of this identity