Identity and Psychosocial Development in Adulthood
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Psychosocial development in adulthood is viewed from several perspectives. Stage-specific crises in ego growth associated with different life cycle periods are addressed in terms of status measures expanding on Erikson's polar alternative resolutions (Erikson, 1959). The developmental linkages between these stages are discussed using these status measures, and development from one status to another within a particular psychosocial stage is examined. With respect to identity itself, the cyclical process that might describe identity re-formulation through the adult psychosocial stages is discussed and illustrated. Finally, 2 case studies are presented as examples of adult psychosocial development.
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Marcia's (2002) theory on identity crisis provided a useful tool to interpret how these teachers mediated their professional identities while dealing with these struggles.
“Marcia's (2002) theory on identity crisis provided a useful tool to interpret how these teachers mediated their professional identities while dealing with these struggles.”
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In light of Marcia's (2002) identity construction framework, the authors suggest that these teachers' commitment to traditional teaching approaches was intricately tied to their cultural values.
“In light of Marcia's (2002) identity construction framework, we suggest that these teachers' commitment to traditional teaching approaches was intricately tied to their cultural values.”
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- Authors
- Marcia, J. E.
- Affiliations
- Simon Fraser University (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Marcia, James E.
- Venue
- Identity
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2002-01-02
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 7-28
- ISSN
- 1528-3488 (ISSN-L)
- 1532-706X
- OpenAlex
- W2077658178
- Cited by
- 423
- References
- 2
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 9.96
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Identity (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Ego Development and Educational Practices
- Social Sciences › Education › Adult and Continuing Education Topics
- Keywords
- identity construction, psychosocial development, adulthood, life stages, Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, psychosocial crisis
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