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In labeling theory, role engulfment refers to how a person's identity becomes based on a role the person assumes, superseding other roles. A negative role such as "sick" can serve to constrict a person's self-image. ==Deviance== Edwin Schur, building on the work of Erik H. Erikson and Kai Erikson on "The Confirmation of the Delinquent"〔Erik H. Erikson, ''Childhood and Society'' (Penguin 1973) p. 299〕 brought the term "role engulfment" to the theoretical fore in relation to deviancy: '"Role engulfment" refers to the process whereby persons become caught up in the deviant role as a result of others relating to them largely in terms of their spoiled identity'.〔E. H. Pfuhl/S. Henry, ''The Deviance Process'' (1993) p. 168〕 Conversely, the deviant may themselves embrace the role. 'When a particular role becomes an integral part of a person's identity, almost to the exclusion of all other roles, role merger (or role engulfment) is said to occur. Such a role is often referred to as a "master role"'.〔Richard C. Stephens, ''The Street Addict Role'' (1991) p. 36〕 The term Role domination also refers to the process of how a particular role comes to dominate over other roles in a person's life. Role abandonment refers to the disassociation of and detachment of other goals, priorities, and roles following role engulfment.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Role engulfment」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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