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Perceptions of Leadership in Groups: An Empirical Test of Identity Control Theory

In: Purpose, Meaning, and Action

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  • Peter J. Burke

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Within Identity Control Theory, as derived from the symbolic interaction perspective, identities are sets of meanings people hold for themselves that define “what it means” to be who they are as role occupants (e.g. student or truck driver), as persons (e.g. domineering or intellectual), and as group members (e.g. American or sorority member) (cf. Burke 1991, 2004; Burke and Reitzes 1981, 1991; Burke and Stets 1999; Cast and Burke 2002; Stets and Burke 2000, 2002). These self-meanings constitute what is called an identity standard.1 The identity standard serves as a reference with which persons compare their perceptions of ongoing self-relevant meanings in the interactive situation (how am I coming across now?). When the perceived meanings match the meanings in the standard, people are doing “just fine.” Their identities are being confirmed or verified, and they will continue to act as they are; no changes are required.

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  • Peter J. Burke, 2006. "Perceptions of Leadership in Groups: An Empirical Test of Identity Control Theory," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Kent A. McClelland & Thomas J. Fararo (ed.), Purpose, Meaning, and Action, chapter 11, pages 267-291, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-137-10809-8_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-137-10809-8_11
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    1. Lord, Robert G. & Gatti, Paola & Chui, Susanna L.M., 2016. "Social-cognitive, relational, and identity-based approaches to leadership," Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Elsevier, vol. 136(C), pages 119-134.

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