Exploring the Link Between Identity Avoidance and Perceived Self-Knowledge
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on June 14, 2025
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
Individuals with concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs) may employ avoidance strategies to hide their identities. While seemingly protective, identity avoidance may negatively impact perceived self-knowledge (i.e., self-concept clarity and self-...
Individuals with concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs) may employ avoidance strategies to hide their identities. While seemingly protective, identity avoidance may negatively impact perceived self-knowledge (i.e., self-concept clarity and self-...