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Identity Formation in Adolescence
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Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
Erikson's theory includes a stage called 'Identity vs. Role Confusion,' which is pivotal during adolescence. It's when teens explore different roles, beliefs, and ideas to form a personal identity.
Marcia's Identity Statuses
Building on Erikson, James Marcia described four identity statuses - diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, and achievement - that categorize an adolescent's progression towards identity formation.
Peer Influence
Peers play a crucial role in adolescent identity development, as teenagers often conform to group norms and values to fit in, which can both challenge and support their identity formation.
Family Dynamics
The family environment, including parental support and cultural background, is foundational to the adolescent's self-concept and helps lay the groundwork for their exploration of identity.
Cognitive Development and Self-Concept
Cognitive advances during adolescence, including the ability for abstract thinking, allow teens to form a more complex self-concept, integrating their experiences with their sense of identity.
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