Shedding light on the dark side of identity: Introduction to the special issue

Journal of Adolescence
Elisabetta CrocettiFigen Çok

Abstract

The aim of this special issue is to shed light in the dark side of identity formation in adolescence and emerging adulthood, that is, to provide some understanding in what exactly can go wrong in identity development. After summarizing the recent developments in identity development literature, in this introduction the main findings of all thirteen empirical papers are summarized into three overarching themes: (1) lack of identity integration as a risk factor, (2) reconsideration of commitment as a sign of identity uncertainty, and (3) ruminative exploration as another risk factor undermining healthy identity development. Finally, given that all papers in this special issue are based on conference presentations at the 14th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA), some more information on that conference is included in this introduction.

References

May 1, 1966·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology·J E Marcia
Jul 17, 2007·Journal of Adolescence·Wim Beyers, Luc Goossens
Oct 14, 2008·The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine·Koen LuyckxChris Groven
Oct 16, 2008·The American Psychologist·Jeffrey J Arnett
Jul 29, 2009·Journal of Youth and Adolescence·Elisabetta CrocettiWim Meeus
Dec 12, 2012·New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development·Seth J SchwartzRachel A Ritchie
Feb 21, 2013·Journal of Family Psychology : JFP : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)·Adriana J Umaña-TaylorKimberly A Updegraff
Feb 5, 2014·Child Development·Deborah Rivas-DrakeUNKNOWN Ethnic and Racial Identity in the 21st Century Study Group
Jul 28, 2015·International Journal of Psychology : Journal International De Psychologie·Seth J SchwartzJosé Szapocznik

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