Identity FSHD 37710-17-13Identity development is complex and multi-faceted.QuiltsContinuity-Aggression, and shyness, is typical to keepWell-adjusted individuals tend to be resilient and competent in adolescence.Why do elements of personality remain constant?Be with people who are very much like you.You wont fight/disagreeWhat we do the most makes us who we are.Egocentrism-Focusing solely on self in thought and in actionRelated to identityVery aware of others’ reaction to their behaviorPeople ‘play games’ when they interactIf I do this then you’ll act a way.Not most genuineBecoming especially interested in their peers’ opinionsContradictions between adults and peers.Family Relationships-Most consistentChange the way they view thingsOpinions of peers are held higherWith better family and peer relationships are likely to maintain positive self-esteem.Triad of prioritiesParentsPeersSuccess in schoolIntrospective PrioritiesMost young people evaluate themselves globally along several distinct dimensionsDifferent levels of self-esteem in multiple categoriesAcademicsAthleticsPhysical appearanceSocial relationshipsMoral conductSelf esteem- how you pos. or neg. view yourselfPositive self esteem is associated withSuccess in schoolParental approvalSuccess in schoolNeg self esteemLover levels of authoritative parentingLower teacher supportWeaker sense of ethnic identityHigher levels of family stressCorrelationsTeens who derive self esteem from peers have more behavioral problems and poorer school achievementHigh self esteem is associated with better mental healthLow self esteem is associated with emotional and behavioral problemsIdentity crisisPsychosocial moratoriumA period where individuals are free from excessive obligations and responsibilities so they can explore different roles and opportunitiesWithout a chance to explore, experiment, and choose, young people may not be capable to become.Unrealistic, luxury of the affluent.Research on identityGenerally not established before 18Vocational plans solidify during collegeReligious and political beliefs not solidCollege may prolong psychosocial moratoriumEspecially for political and religious beliefsMore from one status to another, particularly during young adult yearsIdentity achievement involved establishing clear and definite sense of who you are and where you fit in.Problems with Identity formationConfusion- result of inability to handle choices and decideForeclosure- bypassing period of exploration premature commitmentNegative- identity based on identifications and roles that are dangerous or undesirableIdentity formationBeginning- diffusion or foreclosureMiddle- moratoriumEnd- achievementChangedSelf conceptSelf esteemHow they feel about who they areAnd who they are going to be.Self conceptionsIdeas that individuals have about themselves which regard to various traits and attitudesMovement towards complex, abstract, and psychological self conceptionsRelaxation—personality is expressed in different situations.Changes in self conceptionsActual selfIdeal selfFeared selfFalse selfMultiple selves Identity FSHD 377 10-17-13Identity development is complex and multi-faceted. - Quilts Continuity-- Aggression, and shyness, is typical to keep- Well-adjusted individuals tend to be resilient and competent inadolescence. - Why do elements of personality remain constant?o Be with people who are very much like you.o You wont fight/disagree o What we do the most makes us who we are.  Egocentrism-- Focusing solely on self in thought and in actiono Related to identityo Very aware of others’ reaction to their behavioro People ‘play games’ when they interact If I do this then you’ll act a way. Not most genuineo Becoming especially interested in their peers’ opinions Contradictions between adults and peers.  Family Relationships-- Most consistent- Change the way they view thingso Opinions of peers are held highero With better family and peer relationships are likely to maintain positive self-esteem.  Triad of priorities- Parents- Peers- Success in school Introspective Priorities- Most young people evaluate themselves globally along several distinct dimensionso Different levels of self-esteem in multiple categories Academics Athletics Physical appearance Social relationships Moral conduct Self esteem- how you pos. or neg. view yourself- Positive self esteem is associated witho Success in schoolo Parental approvalo Success in school- Neg self esteemo Lover levels of authoritative parentingo Lower teacher supporto Weaker sense of ethnic identityo Higher levels of family stress Correlations- Teens who derive self esteem from peers have more behavioral problems and poorer school achievemento High self esteem is associated with better mental healtho Low self esteem is associated with emotional and behavioral problems Identity crisis- Psychosocial moratoriumo A period where individuals are free from excessive obligations and responsibilities so they can explore different roles and opportunitieso Without a chance to explore, experiment, and choose, young people may not be capable to become. Unrealistic, luxury of the affluent.  Research on identity- Generally not established before 18o Vocational plans solidify during collegeo Religious and political beliefs not solid- College may prolong psychosocial moratorium- Especially for political and religious beliefs- More from one status to another, particularly during young adult years - Identity achievement involved establishing clear and definite sense of who you are and where you fit in.  Problems with Identity formation- Confusion- result of inability to handle choices and decide- Foreclosure- bypassing period of exploration premature commitment- Negative- identity based on identifications and roles that are dangerous or undesirable  Identity formation- Beginning- diffusion or foreclosure- Middle- moratorium- End- achievement Changed- Self concept- Self esteem- How they feel about who they are- And who they are going to be. Self conceptions- Ideas that individuals have about themselves which regard to various traits and attitudes- Movement towards complex, abstract, and psychological self conceptions- Relaxation—personality is expressed in different situations. Changes in self conceptions- Actual self-