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MeSH Heading: Social Identification
Tree Number(s): F01.145.813.708
Unique ID: D012933
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012933
Scope Note: 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. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)
Entry Term(s): Group Identification; Identification, Social; Professional Identification; Professional Identity Formation; Social Identity
Previous Indexing: Social Behavior (1969-1977)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under SOCIAL BEHAVIOR 1978-90
History Note: 91(78); was see under SOCIAL BEHAVIOR 1978-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1977/04/22
Revision Date: 2021/12/02

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