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The definition of identity can vary, however, Stewart (2012) identifies this as a type of communication where one is giving his or her own self-definition, and identity is developed through interactions that are formed by the perceptions of others, in addition to how we view ourselves. Identity is also formed through our surrounding environments, meaning that other people, family, and friends have an influence on how we view others and respond to others. Identity is developed through four distinct stages that Stewart describes, and we see a few of these influences through the video examples.
For example, the third video, What is Identity of Self, featured a woman who had created a false identity for herself. This is an example of avowed identity, meaning that she assigned herself an identity (which was her still living in the past) but was actually living out the identity that she created for herself. (Stewart, 2012, p. 82) This woman was now in a wheelchair, however, while she was writing on a chat forum, she was acting as if she was able, and going to participate in a marathon.
This false identification may be rooted in the idea that she is not content with her current body or identity, so she creates a pseudo-identity that she begins to believe in. Ascribed identity is opposite from an avowed identity, because ascribed identity occurs when others assign you an identity regardless of if you agree with it or not. The saddest part about this video was that this woman is a perfect creation of God. I Corinthians (ESV) reminds us that our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, formed by God, and bought with a price.“So glorify God in your body.” She should not have created this false identity or pretended to be someone she is not, because God created her with specific intentions and it is not by accident that she is in a wheelchair.
References
Stewart, J. (2012). Bridges not walls: A book about interpersonal communication. Dubuque: McGraw Hill.
What is Identity of
For example, the third video, What is Identity of Self, featured a woman who had created a false identity for herself. This is an example of avowed identity, meaning that she assigned herself an identity (which was her still living in the past) but was actually living out the identity that she created for herself. (Stewart, 2012, p. 82) This woman was now in a wheelchair, however, while she was writing on a chat forum, she was acting as if she was able, and going to participate in a marathon.
This false identification may be rooted in the idea that she is not content with her current body or identity, so she creates a pseudo-identity that she begins to believe in. Ascribed identity is opposite from an avowed identity, because ascribed identity occurs when others assign you an identity regardless of if you agree with it or not. The saddest part about this video was that this woman is a perfect creation of God. I Corinthians (ESV) reminds us that our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, formed by God, and bought with a price.“So glorify God in your body.” She should not have created this false identity or pretended to be someone she is not, because God created her with specific intentions and it is not by accident that she is in a wheelchair.
References
Stewart, J. (2012). Bridges not walls: A book about interpersonal communication. Dubuque: McGraw Hill.
What is Identity of
References: Stewart, J. (2012). Bridges not walls: A book about interpersonal communication. Dubuque: McGraw Hill. What is Identity of Self [Video presentation]. (n.d.). Retrieved from Liberty University.