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A developmental contextual perspective on identity construction in emerging adulthood: change dynamics in commitment

Koen Luyckx1, Luc Goossens, Bart Soenens

  • 1Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. koen.luyckx@psy.kuleuven.be

Developmental Psychology
|March 30, 2006
PubMed
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This study tested a dual-cycle model of identity formation in college students. Findings reveal interwoven commitment formation and evaluation cycles dynamically shape identity development over time.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Identity Formation

Background:

  • Identity formation is a critical developmental process.
  • Marcia's (1966) model focuses on commitment formation.
  • A dual-cycle model including commitment evaluation offers a more comprehensive view.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test a dual-cycle model of identity formation.
  • To examine the interplay between commitment formation and commitment evaluation.
  • To explore contextual influences on identity development.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 402 college students over 2 years.
  • Four assessment points using latent growth curve (LGC) modeling.
  • Natural experiment to investigate contextual influences.

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Main Results:

  • Commitment formation dimensions and exploration in depth increased over time.
  • Identification with commitment showed a slight decrease.
  • Commitment evaluation was central in normative progression; both cycles were active in reorientation groups.

Conclusions:

  • The two identity cycles (formation and evaluation) are dynamically interwoven.
  • Contextual factors significantly influence identity development pathways.
  • The dual-cycle model provides a robust framework for understanding identity formation.