1. Identity development in adolescence Achieving a sense of self

2. Erik Erikson Influenced by Freud’s psychodynamic theory of development Viewed social influence as more important than sexual impulses 8 stages of development

3. Basics of Erikson’s theory Physical maturation “Epigenetic principle” Psychosocial crises Maturation and societal expectations Positive and negative outcomes Main theme of life: quest for identity

4. Stages of development Trust vs. mistrust Autonomy vs. shame and doubt Initiative vs. guilt Industry vs. inferiority Identity vs. role confusion/diffusion Intimacy vs. isolation Generativity vs. stagnation Ego integrity/“Wisdom” vs. despair

5. Identity “status” (J. Marcia) Moratorium or crisis Foreclosure Diffusion Identity “achieved”

6. The self Self-concept –social self –ideal self Self-esteem