Editing Role theory (section)

==Role conflict, strain, or making ==
Despite variations in the terms used, the central component of all of the formulations is incompatibility.

[[Role conflict]] is a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses, for example, teenagers who have to deal with pregnancy (statuses: teenager, mother). Role conflict is said to exist when there are important differences among the ratings given for various expectations. By comparing the extent of agreement or disagreement among the ranks, a measure of role conflict was obtained.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Gerald|first1=Grace|title=Role Conflict and the Teacher|publisher=Routledge|page=3|isbn=978-0415689489|date=2011-12-08}}</ref>

Role strain or "role pressure" may arise when there is a conflict in the demands of roles, when an individual does not agree with the assessment of others concerning his or her performance in his or her role, or from accepting roles that are beyond an individual's capacity.

''Role making'' is defined by Graen as [[Leader–member exchange theory|leader–member exchange]].

At the same time, a person may have limited power to negotiate away from accepting roles that cause strain, because he or she is constrained by societal norms, or has limited social status from which to bargain.