trigidentiteter
Trigidentiteter, or threefold identities, is a concept used in sociology, anthropology and psychology to describe the coexistence and interaction of three salient identities within a person. Rather than assuming a single, unified self, the framework recognizes that individuals carry multiple identities that can be activated in different contexts and over time.
Common configurations include personal identity (sense of self), social identity (membership in groups such as ethnicity,
Context plays a key role: at home, family and cultural identities may be prominent; at work or
Tensions can arise when identities carry conflicting norms or expectations, such as balancing individual autonomy with
Researchers study trigidentiteter with qualitative methods (in-depth interviews, life histories) and quantitative measures of identity salience,
Critics argue that imposing a triad risks oversimplifying the fluid, dynamic nature of identity and may overlook