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Concept of social identity as part of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group. Theorists: Henri Tajfel and John Turner.

Explores identity as a product of cultural, societal, and personal influences that become significant through the process of socialization. Key Theorists: Stuart Hall, Kathryn Woodward.

Focuses on how individuals adapt to a new culture and how this affects identity and behavior. Key Theorists: John Berry.

Concerns how individuals develop an identity based on their ethnicity, including stages of exploration and commitment. Key Theorists: Jean Phinney.

Focuses on cognitive structures that contain knowledge and beliefs about cultural norms and values that guide thought and action. Theorist: Claudia Strauss and Naomi Quinn.

Describes the process through which individuals acquire new cultural competencies and adapt psychologically and socioculturally to different cultural contexts. Key Theorists: Young Yun Kim.

Provides a framework for understanding how different environmental systems affect human development and identity formation. Key Theorist: Urie Bronfenbrenner.