As discussed in the introduction to Chapter 14, identity theft is a growing problem. Visit this web site to learn more about it and what you can do to prevent it. (
http://www.privacyrights.org
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This professional organization is devoted to theory, research, and applications in improving our understanding of identity formation. (
http://www.louisville.edu/org/srif/
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This scholarly association focuses on improving the scientific study of the self. Their website includes links to related sites, as well. (
http://www.wfu.edu/~leary/self/self.htm
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Visit this web site which offers extensive links to web sites that explore philosophical and psychological ideas about the person and self. (
http://www.philosophy.ucf.edu/pi.html
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Many aspects of identity, including parenting styles and identity, ethnic identity development, and gender and identity development are examined; various aspects of self-esteem are also discussed. (
http://inside.bard.edu/academic/specialproj/darling/adolesce.htm
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This connection will take you to the quick-start guide for research on ethnic identity provided by the Cecil H. Green Library at Stanford University. It lists many different encyclopedias, indexes, and other reference works of value in this research. (
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/adams/shortcu/ethi.html
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Leading self theorist and researcher Hazel Markus discusses ideas about what she calls "selfways," the process by which people become separate, unique individuals. (
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/stanfordtoday/ed/9807/9807fea501.shtml
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