In 1963, Erving Goffman published Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity. It is an examination of how an individual protects their … [Read more...] about Erving Goffman’s Face and Stigma Theory Explained
The Activity Theory of Aging Explained
How do adults stay happy as they get older? According to the activity theory of aging, older adults who remain active and are able to maintain their … [Read more...] about The Activity Theory of Aging Explained
Charles Lyell Theory of Evolution Explained
When discussing the theory of evolution, it is Charles Darwin who often comes to mind first. Darwinism is often promoted as the primary evolutionary … [Read more...] about Charles Lyell Theory of Evolution Explained
Correspondent Inference Theory Explained
Proposed in 1965 by Edward Jones and Keith Davis, the correspondent inference theory is a method of systemically accounting for the inferences of a … [Read more...] about Correspondent Inference Theory Explained
Stella Ting-Toomey’s Face Negotiation Theory Explained
Starting in 1985, Stella Ting-Toomey began to develop what she called face negotiation theory. It was based on concepts that were originally proposed … [Read more...] about Stella Ting-Toomey’s Face Negotiation Theory Explained