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Learn about the process of identity formation in Western cultures, where adolescents navigate various selves to establish a consistent identity. Discover the impact of identity versus identity diffusion on relationships and life choices. Explore Erik Erikson's insights on the search for identity and the consequences of identity crisis. Delve into James Marcia's 4 categories of identity status and understand the significance of achieving a stable and authentic identity.
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Forming an Identity • In Western cultures, many adolescents try out different selves before settling into a consistent and comfortable identity. Having such an identity leads to forming close relationships.
IDENTITY VS. IDENTITY DIFFUSION • Adolescents experiment with different values, beliefs, roles and relationships in order to find an identity that is comfortable • Erik Erikson: main task of adolescence is the search for an identity • No identity formation: confusion, cannot make commitments, and follow others • Identity Crisis: turning part in a person’s development when the teenager examines his/her values and makes changes about life roles
IDENTITY STATUS • James Marcia: 4 categories of identity status • Identity Moratorium: searching for identity; exploring all possible alternatives • Identity Foreclosure: conforming to identity of others • Identity Diffusion: making no commitment; no goals • Identity Achievement: exploring options and then committing to an identity