What is it about?
This paper reviews the literature on identity conflict at work. Based on the existing literature, we develop a theoretical model that suggests that identity conflict is a type of identity threat and can be understood as the result of a cognitive appraisal process. We also explore the outcomes of identity conflict and the ways in which individuals at work seek to address identity conflict.
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Why is it important?
Our review reconceptualizes identity conflict as a form of threat using an appraisal lens. We also clarify the relationship between identity conflict and other related concepts such as role conflict, work-family conflict, identity tensions and identity strain. Finally, we set an agenda for future research in this field.
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This page is a summary of: The identity conflict process: Appraisal theory as an integrative framework for understanding identity conflict at work., Journal of Applied Psychology, August 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/apl0001223.
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