Identity and Place: A Critical Comparison of Three Identity Theories

In this review article we will explain and critically analyze the three theories used to explain how the building environment and the physical environment of architecture affect human identity. These theories are (1) local identity theory, (2) social identity theory, and (3) identity process theory. Local identity theory provides an important contribution to psychology and architectural social science and emphasizes the influence of the physical environment on identity and self recognition. However, some empirical studies support this theory, and its specific contribution to other identity theories has yet to be elucidated. Mainstream psychology lacks an understanding of the constructed environment, but the process described in social identity theory and identity process theory proved useful for explaining the relationship between identity and location ing. However, as a term, "location identity" may be relevant if it is considered part of another identity category. The identity is reflected in different levels, one of which is the location. We proposed a new comprehensive model of building and natural environment.

In this article, we briefly introduce three different theories that can be used to explain the relationship between identity and material environment, namely social identity theory, local identity theory, and identity process theory. Regional identity theory makes a positive contribution to the field of psychology and emphasizes the influence of the physical environment on identity. However, few studies support this theory, the details of which are not related to other psychological identity theory. Mainstream psychology does not know anything about the physical environment, but processes described in social identity theory and identity process theory can also be used to explain the relationship between identity and position. Others believe that general identity theory can be used to explain the regional relevance of identity and, if further developed, knowledge in the environment and mainstream psychology can be unified and expanded It is. Introduction

· Dr. Lappeguard · Howie of Environmental Psychology. Faculty of Architecture and Art, Norway Trondheim University

In this review article we will explain and critically analyze the three theories used to explain how the building environment and the physical environment of architecture affect human identity. These theories are (1) local identity theory, (2) social identity theory, and (3) identity process theory. Local identity theory provides an important contribution to psychology and architectural social science and emphasizes the influence of the physical environment on identity and self recognition. However, some empirical studies support this theory, and its specific contribution to other identity theories has yet to be elucidated. Mainstream psychology lacks an understanding of the constructed environment, but the process described in social identity theory and identity process theory proved useful for explaining the relationship between identity and location ing. Identity is reflected in many levels, one of which is the location