“Part 1 Describe the different ways in which identity is addressed by social identity theory and social construction. (Word count 1019) TMA01. Part 2. Ethics questions 1. Explain the problem with the proposed study concerning informed consent. 2. Explain three of the other problems raised by the proposed study. 3. Suggest a possible improvements to the study and explain the ethical problem(s) this would address. (Word count 513)”

Identity is a psychological topic that involves people interacting with one another and their behaviour in everyday life. It has been studied by psychologists with different views, using various methods, data and, as a result, has produced different outcomes (Phoenix, 2007). This essay will describe Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Social Construction (SC) and will discuss the way they contrast with one another when addressing identity. Tajfel in SIT (cited in Phoenix, 2007) focuses on peoples need of belonging to social groups and identifying with the members, where prejudice is inevitable. SC is an approach which emphasizes the way society influences the construction of peoples identities, and Gergens (cited in Phoenix, 2007) personal statement will give an example of the way power relations contributed to shaping his identity.

Tajfel believed (cited in Phoenix, 2007) that id…(short extract)