The Role of Family in Shaping Identity: A Study of Internal Mechanisms and Socio-Cultural Transmission

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Published: 2023-01-13
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Family socialization, Identity formation, Personal Identity, Cultural transmission, Parenting Styles, Social Identity, Habitus

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Muhammad Isnan Amin
Universiti Utara Malaysia

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This literature review examines the role of the family as a primary socialization agent in shaping a child's identity. Through a qualitative thematic synthesis of scholarly works, the study addresses two core questions: the mechanisms of internal family dynamics in forming personal identity, and the transmission of broader socio-cultural identities. The analysis reveals that personal identity is constructed through transactional processes within the family ecology, involving parenting styles, communication patterns, and emotional security. Simultaneously, families act as crucial conduits for social identity such as culture, religion, and class through daily practices, language, rituals, and habitus, which equip the child with a framework for positioning themselves within societal structures. The study concludes that the family’s influence is fundamental and dual-faceted, integrating psychological and sociological dimensions to shape an individual's self-concept and social belonging. The findings underscore the need for holistic parenting frameworks and educational policies that recognize and support the family’s central role in identity formation.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Amin, M. I. . (2023). The Role of Family in Shaping Identity: A Study of Internal Mechanisms and Socio-Cultural Transmission. Journal of Social Science Studies, 3(1), 381-382. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/339

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