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Psychological research on identity has used both an 'insider viewpoint' and an 'outsider viewpoint'.
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Psychological research on identity has used both an 'insider viewpoint' and an 'outsider viewpoint'. This essay aims to explore two theories of identity, in particular how insider and outsider viewpoints have been used while researching these theories. A short discussion of what identity means is followed by an explanation of what insider and outsider viewpoints are. This distinction is then illustrated using two different identity theories and the studies that were used in their research. Identity is a broad concept, therefore several theories have been proposed for different aspects of identities. Many types of research have been used to explore the topic - the aim being formation of theories that explain what identities are, and how they form (Phoenix, 2002). To understand how this research into identity has made use of both insider and outsider viewpoints, it is important to be clear on what these terms mean. An insider viewpoint is subjective, and...
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