University of Oregon

Identity Development

General Identity Development

Identity Development Theories in Student Affairs: Origins, Current Status, and New Approaches
By Vasti Torres, Susan R. Jones, and Kristen A. Renn

Understanding Student Development Theories as Multicultural Teaching & Learning Resources – Extensive overview of several theories.
By Patrick Troup

Identity Development – Powerpoint show. Extensive coverage of a variety of theories.

Student Development Theory – Overview document in chart form that summarizes a number of different theories.

Talking About Race, Learning About Racism: The Application of Racial Identity Development Theory in the Classroom
By Beverly Daniel Tatum

Racial and Ethnic Identity and Development
By Alicia Fedelina Chávez and Florence Guido-DiBrito

Research on Biracial and Multiracial Identity Development: Overview and Synthesis
By Kristen A. Renn

Racial Identity Development and Latinos in the United States – Chapter Two of New Perspectives on Racial and Identity Development: A Theoretical and Practical Anthology edited by Charmaine L. Wijeyesinghe and Bailey W. Jackson III
By Bernardo M. Ferdman and Plácida I. Gallegos

Understanding Racial Identity Development
By Eduardo González, Jr. and Pardeice Powell-McGoy

Racial and Ethnic Identity Development

European American (White) Racial Identity Development, Mental Health, and Prejudice – Chapter 5 from Preventing Prejudice: A Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents (2nd ed.) By Joseph G. Ponterotto, Paul B. Pedersen, and Shawn O. Utsey.

White Racial Identity and Anti-Racist Education: A Catalyst for Change
By Sandra M. Lawrence and Beverly Daniel Tatum

Helm’s White Racial Identity Development Model – Two Phases: Abandonment of Racism & Defining a Non-Racist Identity

 

LGBTQI Development Theory

Analysis of LGBT Identity Development Models and Implications for Practice
By Brent L. Bilodeau, Kristen A. Renn

Key Concepts for Understanding LGBT Identity Development – Extensive set of resources focusing on LGBT Identity Development.

 

General Websites

Race—The Power of an Illusion

Project Implicit

Exploring Unintentional Racism

 

Books and Articles

Identity Development Reading List