Author(s)

Xiaona Ma, Yi YU, Jingxia Zhang, Peng ZHANG

Corresponding Author

Peng ZHANG

Abstract

Much of literature on professional identity has defined professional identity. Based on the present researches, the connotations of professional identity can be divided into three categories: self-identity or social identity, dynamic process or static state, academic professional identity or occupational professional identity. These three categories can overlap and cross each other. The denotation of the concept of professional identity focuses on the process line of “cognition, emotion and behavior”. In this paper, the concept of professional identity refers to the dynamic process in which learners accept their majors and continue to engage in positive learning behaviors and based on their understanding to the similarities and differences between themselves and their majors, they can adapt themselves to the majors and try to become outstanding performers as far as possible. The definition includes four denotation dimensions: cognition, affection, behaviors and appropriateness. In this paper, the concept of professional identity was explored.

Keywords

Professional identity, Identity