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Positive Identity as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review
Joint Authors
Tsang, Sandra K. M.
Law, Bella C. M.
Hui, Eadaoin K. P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Identity is a core construct in psychology because it refers to how a person addresses issues dealing with who that person is.
Important theorists studying the concept of identity, like Erikson, Marcia, and Higgins, assert that identity is organized,is learned, and is dynamic, and a subjective evaluation of an individual’s identity has emotional consequences for that individual.
Adolescents who can cultivate a clear and positive identity after their developmental struggles during adolescence often advance more smoothly into adulthood.
This paper reviews literature on the nature and structure of identity and examines its importance on adolescent developmental outcomes.
It traces significant determinants of identity and proposes strategies for cultivation of positive identity.
Observations on current research gaps in the study of identity and future research directions will also be discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tsang, Sandra K. M.& Hui, Eadaoin K. P.& Law, Bella C. M.. 2012. Positive Identity as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479021
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tsang, Sandra K. M.…[et al.]. Positive Identity as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479021
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tsang, Sandra K. M.& Hui, Eadaoin K. P.& Law, Bella C. M.. Positive Identity as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479021
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479021