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Possible selves and delinquency.

D Oyserman1, H R Markus

  • 1Hebrew University, Michigan.

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|July 1, 1990
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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Adolescent delinquency is a significant concern.
  • Understanding psychological factors influencing delinquency is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between adolescents' possible selves and their delinquency.
  • To investigate the balance between expected and feared selves in relation to delinquency.

Main Methods:

  • 238 youths aged 13-16, varying in delinquency, described their possible selves.
  • Analysis focused on the balance between expected and feared possible selves.

Main Results:

  • Nondelinquent youths showed a balance between expected and feared selves.
  • Highly delinquent youths lacked this balance.
  • Current self-esteem did not predict delinquency levels.

Conclusions:

  • The balance of possible selves, not current self-esteem, is linked to delinquency.
  • Future interventions could focus on fostering a balanced self-concept in adolescents.