Tag: academic identity

June 9, 2026 / mohammed looti

Academic Disidentification: Protecting Your Self-Worth

Introduction and Definition of Academic Disidentification Academic disidentification is a complex psychological phenomenon defined as the process by which an individual separates their sense of self-worth and overall self-esteem from their performance and outcomes within the academic domain. This concept, primarily developed by social psychologist Claude Steele and his colleagues, posits that when individuals, particularly […]

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June 10, 2026 / mohammed looti

Academic Identity: Shaping Your Intellectual Self

Defining Academic Identity Academic identity represents a complex, multifaceted self-concept related to one’s role, values, and competencies within the educational or scholarly domain. It is fundamentally an internalized scheme that dictates how an individual perceives themselves as a learner, a thinker, or a member of an intellectual community. This identity is not static but dynamically […]

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