Psychiatry and Psychology

Role

The expected and characteristic pattern of behavior exhibited by an individual as a member of a particular social group.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The expected and characteristic pattern of behavior exhibited by an individual as a member of a particular social group.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Roles
  • Role Concept
  • Concept, Role
  • Concepts, Role
  • Role Concepts

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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History Note

69; ROLE CONCEPT was see under ROLE 1969-78, was see under PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL 1966-68

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Previous Indexing

  • Psychology, Social (1966-1968)

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  1. F01.829w.316.616w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Role. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012380. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012380
  2. Role. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role
  3. Role. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214339