Adolescence is marked by identity exploration, where young individuals grapple with fundamental questions about who they are. This developmental stage involves the integration of feelings, aspirations, and social influences. Peer relationships become central as teenagers seek validation and belonging. Positive peer influence can foster stability, while negative peer pressure risks identity distortion. Psychologist Erik Erikson's framework and subsequent research by James Marcia emphasize the importance of active identity exploration for emotional resilience and self-esteem during this critical period.
Peer and family support interact to strengthen teen identity and self-trust. The sense of belonging protects teens from identity confusion and anxiety.
Adolescence feels like a full-body, full-mind upheaval. It is when young people begin to wrestle with the profound question: Who am I?
Identity formation, figuring out values, beliefs, and direction, is the central task for adolescents. It is deeply intertwined with resilience.
Teens who actively explore and commit to identities tend to be more emotionally stable and resilient compared to those who adopt others' expectations or feel adrift.
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