Three Strands of Identity Development Across the Human Life Course

McAdams, Dan P.; Zapata-Gietl, Claudia

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199936564.013.006

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“…Relative salience of different identity domains can vary across developmental periods (Goossens, 2001;McAdams & Zapata-Gietl, 2015). Thus, it is important to consider domain salience in the context of a particular developmental stage, in this case, EA.…”

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“…Forming a personal identity, that is, developing long-term motivational commitments to goals, values, and life projects (McAdams & Zapata-Gietl, 2015), is a central task for emerging adults (Arnett, 2004). The majority of youth enter emerging adulthood (EA) without clear identity commitments, and the proportion of those who achieve substantial commitments by the age of 29 is around one third across diverse samples (for a meta-analysis, see Kroger, Martinussen, & Marcia, 2010).…”

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Global Versus Domain-Specific Identity Processes

2017

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The current study contributes to the ongoing discussion about validity and utility of global and domain-specific assessment of identity processes in emerging adulthood (EA) by using a three-dimensional model of identity development and examining four identity domains (best friend, education, occupation, and partner). The links between global and domain-specific identity processes and main features of EA are analyzed in the Eastern European context, which is largely underrepresented in studies on identity development. Participants were 1,217 (49.9% females) emerging adults aged between 20 and 31 years (M age ¼ 25.89, SD age ¼ 3.51). This study showed that global identity processes only partly explain domain-specific ones and that domain-specific processes have unique links with features of EA. Taken together, this study shows that consideration of different life domains to measure identity processes is essential, since identity development in friendship, partnership education, and work domains can have different associations with outcomes of interest.

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“…During normal human development, numerous adaptive psy-exoskeletons are acquired, assimilated, layered, and interpolated as they sculpt neurobiological processes serving habit formation, emotion regulation, and self-identity (Damasio, 2013), contributing to identity development as formulated by Erik Erikson and others (Erikson, 1994; Hardy et al, 2013; McAdams and Zapata-Gietl, 2015). Everyone requires and acquires a variety of exoskeletal devices from significant others early in life, consistent with Winnicott's formulation that earliest relationships are concretized, symbolized, and internalized (Winnicott, 1965).…”

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Psychosocial Exoskeletons

Yager¹

2022

J Nerv Ment Dis

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In medical therapeutics, exoskeleton refers to external protections, supports, and appliances. By analogy, psychosocial exoskeletons can be envisioned as assistive psychological and social structures that brace and extend individuals' coping abilities. This article considers the utility of defining "psychosocial exoskeletons" as a framework to encompass psychological and social devices that enhance coping, and "therapeutic psychosocial exoskeletons" as devices assisting psychiatric treatment. Clinical observations were augmented via selective narrative review using PubMed and PsychInfo.A range of psychological and social devices were identified that constitute psychosocial exoskeletons. In extremes, psychosocial exoskeletons may prescribe comprehensive lifestyles including dress, rites, taboos, and acceptable relationships. These devices may enhance normal or psychopathological development.Therapeutic psychosocial exoskeletons consist of intentionally prescribed psychotherapeutic and sociotherapeutic interventions assembled to address patient-centered problems. Elements may include counseling and psychotherapies, peer-based recovery programs, institutional programs, and social interventions involving financial assistance, supported employment, pets, and other practical resources.

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“…It is unclear to what extent youth exhibit the reinforcing spiral pattern in choosing their entertainment. According to developmental psychologists, during adolescence youth explore new opinions and seek new experiences to form their own identities (McAdams & Zapata-Gietl, 2015). Even when adolescents grow up surrounded by conservative public discourse, they are developing their own beliefs, and may not adopt all the social values uncritically.…”

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Recognizing the similarities and appreciating the differences? Content choices and perceived (dis)similarity with TV show characters among youth.

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Hofhuis³

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Psychology of Popular Media

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Original content on video-on-demand platforms is often globally available but reflects the diversity of the American population in terms of ethnicities, races, and sexual identities. According to previous research, exposure to media with diverse characters can improve viewers' attitudes toward minorities. However, are the audiences in racially homogenous countries or in countries that are less accepting of homosexuality interested in shows with diverse characters? Moreover, how do people select content from the diverse offerings on global video-on-demand platforms? To explore these issues, we study the entertainment media diets of Polish teenagers, aged 15-18. Specifically, we examine three research questions. First, what kind of content does the Polish youth select on streaming platforms? Second, what is the role of (dis)similarity between the characters and the viewers for Polish youth in selecting their entertainment TV shows on streaming platforms? Third, how do Polish youth understand the possible effects of their streamed TV content on their attitudes toward others? Based on 20 one-hour-long semi-structured interviews, we found that viewers sought psychologically complex and attractive characters, irrespective of race or sexual orientation. Recognizing the similarities of life experiences with TV characters mattered in youth's decision about streaming content. Viewers also appreciated characters different from themselves because they were able to learn about them. The results are discussed with the implications for media selection and effects studies. Public Policy Relevance StatementSome Polish teenagers, despite living in a country with little support for ethnic or sexual minorities, still choose TV shows that portray diverse characters, provided that they are portrayed with psychological complexity and in an attractive manner. The characters whose life and personality traits were recognized as familiar were also attractive. Our findings strengthen the assertion that TV shows can improve diversity attitudes of the viewers.

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Three Strands of Identity Development Across the Human Life Course

Cited by 11 publications

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Global Versus Domain-Specific Identity Processes

Global Versus Domain-Specific Identity Processes

Psychosocial Exoskeletons

Recognizing the similarities and appreciating the differences? Content choices and perceived (dis)similarity with TV show characters among youth.

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