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Identity, in the general sense, is a complex concept to nail down. It is multi-faceted, shifting in meaning from situation to situation. One’s personal identity can be ascribed by others or understood individually, all the while changing to fit certain situations and expectations. The academic article â€Å"I’m a Social (Network) Drinker: Alcohol-Related FaceBook Posts, Drinking Identity, and Alcohol Use,† written by Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Dana Litt, Clayton Neighbors, and Melissa A. Lewis, looks at two very specific aspects of one’s identity: alcohol use and social-network presentation. Their research aims to identify and interpret the relationship between alcohol-related posts on FaceBook and drinking identity through quantitative measurements and qualitative interpretations. While this research does have its limitations, which will be addressed in this essay, it does raise several considerable questions about human identity. Through the use of secondary sources and quantitative research, the authors of this article propose a correlation between drinking identity and social identity, forcing the audience to consider just how much of their identities are inherent and stagnant, and how much of their identities are shaped by forces around them. In order to fully understand the scope of the article’s research, it is first important to have working definitions of the terminology in use. The authors define drinking identity as â€Å"a component of identity that is associated with heavierShow MoreRelatedI m A Social ( Network ) Drinker1045 Words   |  5 PagesYour identity is something that reflects your background and culture, and shows who you are. It’s something that is always changing as you meet new people, move to new places, or simply could just change out of the blue. 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