From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Identity
Self-Image, Self-Concept

"We contain multitudes," wrote Walt Whitman, referring not to the highly-contested diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder but to the fact that we see ourselves radically differently in different contexts. Everyone struggles with that existential plum, "Who am I?" For people who are overly concerned with other people's impressions, or who feel a core aspect of themselves, such as gender or sexuality, is not being expressed, this struggle is acute.

Identity Tests

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The Latest on Identity

She certainly never doubted herself -- or her body. by Dara Chadwick

Discussing the unique issues surrounding athletes with eating disorders. by Steven Ungerleider, Ph.D.

Is social networking making you a different, even better person? by Kenneth J. Gergen, Ph.D.

What are the ten most esssential qualities for great leadership? by Jim Taylor, Ph.D.

Dharma Journal: The certainty of self by Michael J. Formica

What being bullied taught me about friendship by Lynne Soraya

Midlife can be a time of fulfillment. by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D.

Fashion class is in session! by Jennifer Baumgartner, Psy.D.

It was a reminder of how quickly things can change. by Dara Chadwick

What kids tell themselves matters at a deep level. by Dara Chadwick

Identity Blogs

Know Thyself
The science of self-knowledge
By Simine Vazire, Ph.D.
Stories of the Self
Exploring meaning, nostalgia, and continuity of identity
By Janelle Wilson
The Social Self
How self-knowledge influences interactions and perceptions.
By Allen R. McConnell, Ph.D.