Author: Askarov, Mirzoxid Mahamadjon o‘g‘li

Annotation: The article analyzes the theoretical foundations of the concept of identity and its significance in the formation of national self-awareness. The study aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the relevance of identity in the context of globalization, as well as its psychological, philosophical, anthropological, and sociological interpretations. The author distinguishes between identity and identification while examining the theoretical perspectives of E. Erikson, S. Freud, J. Lacan, C. Taylor, E. Fromm, G. Mead, C. Cooley, and I. Goffman. Identity is interpreted as a dynamic process connected with personal integrity, social adaptation, and value systems. Drawing on symbolic interactionism, the article highlights the multilayered and situational character of identity. These theoretical perspectives are evaluated as a methodological basis for understanding the formation and reinterpretation of national identity in contemporary Uzbekistan. The research demonstrates that identity is a complex phenomenon developing at the intersection of individual and social processes.

Keywords: identity, national identity, self-awareness, identification, identity crisis, symbolic interactionism, social identity, ego identity, globalization, cultural values, personal development, social adaptation

Pages in journal: 392 - 400