IB Psychology SL 3.2.2 Sociocultural factors Question Bank

Refer to the paper 2 assessment criteria when awarding marks.
The command term "to what extent" requires candidates to consider the contribution of sociocultural factors in the development of identity. It is appropriate and useful for candidates to address the influence of biological and cognitive factors in the development of identity in order to respond to the command term "to what extent".

Sociocultural factors influencing identity development may include, but are not limited to:
- family influences on identity development
- the role of culture in identity development
- the ethnic aspect of identity development
- gender and identity development
- social class and identity development
- social identity and identity development.

Research studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Marcia (1980) family influences on identity development in adolescence
- Erikson's (1968) research on culture, race, ethnicity and identity
- Phinney's (1989) study on ethnic identities of minority groups
- Gilligan (1990) study on gender and identity development
- Tajfel and Turner (1979) research on social identity and identity development
- Gee and Crawford, (1998) research on language, social class and identity

Candidates may address a small number of sociocultural factors influencing identity development in order to demonstrate depth of knowledge, or may address a larger number of sociocultural factors influencing identity development in order to demonstrate breadth of knowledge. Both approaches are equally acceptable.