1. Identity Status
According to Erik Erikson’s theory of psychological stages, emerging adults grapple with the challenge of identity--the life task of deciding who to be as a person in making the transition to adulthood.
Erikson identified four aspects, or domains, of identity: vocation, politics, religion, and sex.
To elaborate on and measure Erikson’s idea of identity, James Marcia devised four categories of identity statuses: identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, moratorium, and identity achievement.

2. Identity Status
In identity diffusion, a person is aimless and feels totally blocked, without an adult life path.
In identity foreclosure, a person decides on an adult life path (often one spelled out by an authority figure) without any thought or active search.
In moratorium, a person actively searches out various possibilities to find a truly solid life path.
In identity achievement, a person decides on a definite adult life path after searching out various possibilities.

3. Identity Status: Interview with Manus, Identity Diffusion, Clip A
In this clip, Manus, a 25-year-0ld college graduate, discusses his work and life outside of an academic environment.
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4. Identity Status: Interview with Manus, Identity Diffusion, Clip B
In this clip, Manus, a 25-year-0ld college graduate, discusses his beliefs and values as well as the influence on him of friends and family.
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5. Identity Status: Interview with Sarah, Identity Foreclosure, Clip A
In this clip, Sarah, a 19-year-old college student, discusses her future plans and the influence her parents have had on her.
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6. Identity Status: Interview with Sarah, Identity Foreclosure, Clip B
In this clip, Sarah, a 19-year-old college student, discusses her beliefs and values and the influence on her of friends and family.
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7. Identity Status: Interview with Jodie, Moratorium
In this clip, Jodie, age 18, discusses her career options and personal beliefs.
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8. Identity Status: Interview with John, Identity Achievement, Clip A
In this clip, John, a 23-year-old graduate student, discusses his plans for the future.
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9. Identity Status: Interview with John, Identity Achievement, Clip B
In this clip, John, a 23-year-old graduate student, discusses his relationship with friends and family.
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