The Campbell Identity Architecture Model (CIAM)

This registration establishes the formal public record of the Campbell Identity Architecture Model (CIAM), an original structural-theoretical framework for understanding human identity. CIAM was developed by Misty Campbell as independent theoretical work. It models identity as a layered, dynamic architectural system composed of interacting structural components — including Core Identity, Adaptive Identity, Performed Identity, Contextual Identity, Identity Boundaries, and Structural Integrity — that operate across multiple levels of organization. The framework is designed as a meta-framework: a structural map that integrates with, but does not replace, established identity theories (e.g., Erikson, Tajfel, Marcia, McAdams). CIAM provides a principled account of how identity is constructed, maintained, adapted, and expressed across contexts. The purpose of this registration is to: (1) Establish intellectual priority and authorship by creating a timestamped, immutable public record of the framework and its contents; (2) Provide transparent documentation of the model's theoretical foundations, core constructs, and structural architecture as of the date of submission; (3) Create a permanent, citable record accessible to researchers, educators, and practitioners through the Open Science Framework. This project contains the CIAM Wiki (the primary navigational and explanatory resource), the full theoretical framework document, structural diagrams, and supplementary reference materials. All theoretical constructs, structural models, terminology, and architectural frameworks within this project are the sole intellectual property of Misty Campbell. No portion of this work may be reproduced, adapted, or incorporated into derivative works without explicit written permission from the author.