Modelling identity types through agency: part 1 defragmenting identity theory
Abstract
Purpose
There is fragmentation in the academic study of identity theory, and it is dislocated from personality theory. The paper aims to develop a model that resolves both of these issues using autonomous agency theory. It is shown that identities can be evaluated using mindset agency theory. Application is then made to a case study of Donald Trump’s US election campaign.
Design/methodology/approach
In the first of this three-part paper, the fragmented identity theory is examined ontologically to generate a coherent model of multiple identities.
Findings
A new coherent model of multiple identities is created.
Originality/value
There is not currently any that has created coherent theory of multiple identities.
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Acknowledgements
The authors wish to thank Herbert Blumberg for his comments on a draft version of this paper.
Citation
Yolles, M. and Di Fatta, D. (2017), "Modelling identity types through agency: part 1 defragmenting identity theory", Kybernetes, Vol. 46 No. 06, pp. 1068-1084. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-03-2017-0113
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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