The biological, cognitive, and social changes that occur in adolescence stimulate young
people to think about themselves, reflect on the kind of people they want to become, and find …

Objective: According to Erik Erikson, the main task of adolescents is to solve the crisis of
identity versus role confusion. Research has shown that a stable and strong sense of identity …

This review used 4 types of longitudinal models (descriptive models, prediction models,
developmental sequence models and longitudinal mediation models) to identify regular …

The aims of this mixed-method pilot study were to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and
preliminary psychosocial outcomes of “Making Friends with Yourself: A Mindful Self …

The present article presents a review of identity status-based theory and research with
adolescents and emerging adults, with some coverage of related approaches such as …

Self-compassion has been associated with well-being in adult samples, but has rarely been
assessed in adolescents. In this study, 90 students ages 11–18 completed an online survey …

Longitudinal research into personal and ethnic identity has expanded considerably in the
first decade of the present century. The longitudinal studies have shown that personal …

Adolescence is a period of heightened vulnerability for the onset of internalizing
psychopathology. Characterizing developmental patterns of symptom stability, progression …

Establishing a worker identity is among the most central aspects of the transition from
adolescence to adulthood. Despite its importance, few measures with acceptable …

Mental health issues are becoming increasingly common among college students, but not
all students follow the same developmental trends of mental health. This study aims to …