Human Growth and Development / Unit 10 HGD 1356 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Identity and Well-Being
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The idea
In a Belgian study of twelve- to twenty-five-year-olds, identity synthesis, a coherent sense of self, generally rose and identity confusion fell with age.
In practice
Identity synthesis linked to fewer depressive symptoms, and confusion to more, in the same study.
Where people slip
A strong identity helps adolescents reject negative self-evaluations; identity remains a lifelong project, though critical now.
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