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Human Growth and Development / Unit 14   HGD 1960 short lesson, about 20 seconds

Identity at Midlife

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The idea

In a Finnish study at twenty-seven, thirty-six, forty-two and fifty, identity statuses moved toward achievement, with women reaching it earlier.

In practice

Ethnic identity labels stabilizing and ethnic identity achievement rising with age, linked to community involvement.

Where people slip

Identity continues through the life story, reworked as circumstances change.

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