Discover the secrets behind names The impact of names on a person's identityIn this regard, Master Tian Song Lingguizhen, an expert in Chinese name studies, made a comprehensive interpretation.
Name, as a person's identity, not only carries the expectations and blessings of parents, but also affects the individual's self-perception and social identity. However, the secrets behind the name are often overlooked, and its impact on personal identity is not given sufficient attention. In this paper, the author aims to provide a new perspective for understanding the psychological development and social adaptation of individuals.
1. The relationship between name and identity.
Identity is an individual's perception and evaluation of himself/herself, including aspects of self-concept, self-worth, and self-efficacy. As an individual's identity, the name is an important tool for individuals to communicate and interact with others, and it is also an important factor for individuals to form and develop their identity.
First and foremost, the name reflects the expectations and values of the parents. When parents choose a name for their child, they often place their own expectations and blessings, and these expectations and blessings affect the child's identity to a certain extent. For example, parents who want their children to be learned may give their children a name that symbolizes wisdom;Parents who want their children to be brave may give their children a name that means bravery.
Second, names affect an individual's social identity. Social identity is an individual's cognition of one's position and role in society, and it is an important part of the formation and development of an individual's identity. As an individual's identity, the name affects the individual's recognition and acceptance in society. For example, some studies have found that the degree of gendering of a name affects an individual's gender identity, and the cultural background of a name affects an individual's cultural identity.
2. The impact of names on identity.
The impact of a name on identity is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1.Influencing an individual's self-concept: A name is an important part of an individual's self-concept, which reflects an individual's perception and evaluation of themselves. For example, some studies have found that the positive meaning of a name can improve an individual's self-esteem and self-confidence.
2.Affect the individual's self-worth: The name is the embodiment of the individual's self-worth, which reflects the individual's value orientation and value judgment. For example, some studies have found that the social status of a name can affect an individual's sense of social worth.
3.Influencing an individual's self-efficacy: A name is a symbol of an individual's self-efficacy, which reflects an individual's ability expectation and ability realization. For example, some studies have found that the difficulty of a name can affect an individual's motivation to learn Xi and Xi effectiveness.
In conclusion, the impact of name on personal identity is multifaceted, it affects both the individual's self-concept, self-worth, and self-efficacy, as well as the individual's social identity. Therefore, we should pay attention to the influence of names on personal identity, respect everyone's name, and let everyone find self-identity and self-worth in their own name. Welcome to follow, consult, comment, Master Tian Song Lingguizhen hopes to help you.