Developmental Psychologyagenda Nov 23rd; Nov 30th Adolescent Psychosocial DevelopmentAdolescent Identity FormationIdentity developmentSocial DevelopmentIdentity: Asking “Who Am I?”EriksonPolitical, ethnic/family and religious identityVocational identityGender IdentitySlide 11the categories of adolescent identity according to MarciaIdentity not yet achieved – update by MarciaReally? Done by adolescence?Keep in mind: Criticisms and Concerns about Piaget ‘Relationships with ParentsThe Myth of the Generation GapThe Adolescent Quest for AutonomyAutonomy and separationSlide 20Do You Know Where Your Teenager Is?Closeness within the familyAdolescent cognitive development can also impacts parent-child relationship in teen yearsPeersRelationships with PeersTeen relationshipsExperimenting with IntimacyWhat factors contribute to psychological difficulties in adolescence?Sadness and AngerSlide 30Slide 31Clinical depressionCauses Teen DepressionGender differences in depression appears in adolescenceSociocultural Views – as to higher rates in young womenadolescent suicide ratesMuch Depends on AgeSuicide related behavior and thoughts during adolescenceSuicidal Ideation and ParasuicideSuicide Warning SignsVideos teen depression and suicideHAPPY THANKSGIVING!Dr. van WidenfeltPSYC 307-100Fall 2015Adolescenceagenda Nov 23rd; Nov 30thAdolescent Psychosocial DevelopmentIdentity DevelopmentEriksonSocial-emotional DevelopmentRelationship with parentsPeer relationsDepressionTeen SuicideEating disordersSubstance abuse, behavior problemsAdolescent Identity FormationIdentity development Who am I? Development of Consistent definition of one's self as a unique individualEG,-roles -attitudes -beliefs -aspirationsInteracts with social environmentRelated to development in Self-esteemSocial DevelopmentWho am I? Where do I belong?-Role of peer group importantHow do I relate to others?-Social Skills developingAnd also defining the personIdentity: Asking “Who Am I?”the development of self-concept andself-esteem proceed during adolescencethe development of self-concept andself-esteem proceed during adolescenceEriksonIdentity versus role confusion- Erikson's fifth stage of development- the adolescent tries to figure out “Who am I?” but gets confused in the process as to which of many possible roles to adopt.- search for identity inevitably leads some adolescents into substantial psychological turmoilPolitical, ethnic/family and religious identity Most adolescents follow parental political traditions (also true for religion).Apolitical identity may emerge with weakening parental party identity.In adolescence, view of spirituality becomes more abstract.Fanatical political religious movement participation rare.Most adolescents identity with their ethnicity.Vocational identityVocational or professional identity takes years to establish.Early vocational identity no longer relevant. I.e., wanted to be a doctor as a child….Gender IdentitySexual identityNow called gender identity that begins with the person’s biological sex and leads to taking on a gender role•Gender Identity•EG Gender identity: A person's acceptance of the roles and behaviors that society associates with the biological categories of male and female.•Also as it fits with their personality•Sexual orientation: A term that refers to whether a person is sexually and romantically attracted to others of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes.EriksonIdentity achievementErikson's term for the attainment of identity Defined as the point at which a person understands who he or she is as a unique individual, in accord with past experiences and future plansthe categories ofadolescent identity according to Marciathe categories ofadolescent identity according to MarciaMarcia suggests that identity can be seen in terms of presence or absence of crisis or commitment.Identity not yet achieved – update by Marcia•Foreclosure•Erikson's term for premature identity formation, •which occurs when an adolescent adopts parents' or society's roles and values wholesale, without questioning or analysis – e.g., going to law school just like mom•Role confusion (identity diffusion)•Situation in which an adolescent does not seem to know or care what his or her identity is – I HAVE NO CLUE!!•Moratorium•An adolescent's choice of a socially acceptable way to postpone making identity-achievement decisions. •Going to college is an example•Going to work in the mall is an exampleReally? Done by adolescence?unusual for teenagers to resolve this crisis and reach identity achievementSeveral aspects of the search for identity, especially sexual and vocational /professional identity, are more difficult than Erikson described in his theoryIdentity development continues …Take stock:Think about your identity development in adolescence and now Physical, Social, Emotional, Professional, Religious, Political..Keep in mind: Criticisms and Concerns about Piaget‘ Cognitive development proceeds in more continuous and broader fashion than Piaget theorized.Age at emergence of some capabilities underestimated. Other abilities are not necessarily uniformly performed.More sophisticated forms of thinking do not end with formal operations.Relationships with ParentsCHANGESThe Myth of the Generation GapMost adolescents and their parents get along quite well.No evidence suggests that family problems are worse during adolescence than at any other stage of development.The Adolescent Quest for AutonomyShifting roles may cause clashes with parents.Adolescents increasingly seek autonomy which grows gradually.Increase in adolescent autonomy changes relationship between parents and teenagers.Autonomy and separationProcess needed between parent and childHow (over) protective should parent be?How can parents protect and yet let go?Autonomy and separationControl: Do parents encourage or limit adolescent autonomy and identity development?Process needed between parent and teenHow (over) protective should parent be?How can parents protect and yet let go?Do You Know Where Your Teenager Is?Parental monitoring: Parents' ongoing awareness of what their children are doing, where, and with whom.Positive: Part of a warm, supportive relationshipNegative: When overly restrictive and