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identity theories  

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  • Identity is defined as the cultural, societal, relational, and individual images of self-conception, and this composite identity has group membership, interpersonal, and individual self-reflective implications. Identity is a colorful kaleidoscope with both stable and dynamic characteristics. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Identity Theories]

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