Evolving Identity / Professional Behaviours and the relevance of IDEALS: 11th Oct

Question 1

What is identity? Is it static or dynamic?

Answer 1

Identity is a dynamic (and complex) concept – interlacing past and present, the individual and the group

Question 2

What is meant by master status?

Answer 2

A dominant identity: A domain of identity that is imposed on the individual (e.g. due to social norms )
or
Envisaged by the individual, a domain of identity that is most dominant/ most important status to individual

Question 3

What does PIF stand for?

Answer 3

Professional Identity Formation

Question 4

What is meant by self disclosure?

Answer 4

An interaction between at least two individuals where one intends to deliberately divulge something personal to another

Question 5

Name 5 factors that influence self disclosure?

Answer 5

1. Reciprocity – the more we disclose to someone, the more information they are likely to give to us
2. Norms – the situation determines how much / what kind of information we disclose
3. Trust – The more we trust someone the more we might disclose
4. Quality of Relationship – ‘Social penetration theory’ suggests the more socially intimate we are, the greater range of topics we will discuss
5. Gender – Females disclose more than males

Question 6

Give a difference in traditional values in Eastern and Western societies

Answer 6

• Western Societies traditionally value ‘individualism’; promoting self-reliance and personal goals above the collective goals of the social group.
• Eastern Societies traditionally value ‘collectivism’; promoting interdependence and social group goals above those of personal goals.