Glossary I
Glossary I
Identity crisis refers to a turning point in development during which one examines one's values and makes decisions about life roles. Identity crisis is Erikson’s term for the uncertainty and discomfort that adolescents experience when they become confused about their present and future roles in life
Deutsch: Identitätsentwicklung / Español: Desarrollo de la identidad / Português: Desenvolvimento da identidade / Français: Développement de l'identité / Italiano: Sviluppo dell'identità
Identity development in the psychology context refers to the process through which individuals come to understand and define themselves across the lifespan. This process involves the integration of various aspects of the self, including personal values, beliefs, goals, and roles within social and cultural contexts. Identity development is a core focus in developmental psychology, exploring how people forge a sense of who they are and how they relate to the world around them.
Identity foreclosure refers to individual identity status in which a commitment to family, work, politics, and religious values is established prematurely, without crisis.
Deutsch: Identitätsbildung / Español: Formación de la identidad / Português: Formação da identidade / Français: Formation de l'identité / Italiano: Formazione dell'identità
Identity formation in the psychology context refers to the development and consolidation of an individual's sense of self through the integration of various aspects of their personality, beliefs, values, experiences, and social roles. This process is central to developmental psychology and explores how people come to understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them.