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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > behavior > social behavior > social identification
Preferred Term:

social identification

Definition:
The process by which an aspect of self image is developed based on in-group preference or ethnocentrism and a perception of belonging to a social or cultural group.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
social behavior
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • social identity
  • group identification
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/327372
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