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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical period for identity formation and self-esteem development.
  • Understanding the interplay between social roles and self-perception is crucial for adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between multiple social identifications and self-esteem in adolescents.
  • To examine the directionality of this relationship (social identification influencing self-esteem vs. vice versa).
  • To explore developmental trends in social identification and its impact on self-esteem.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal, cross-sectional, and cross-cultural study design.
  • Involved 2337 early and mid-adolescents from Germany and Israel.
  • Assessed social identification (students, family, national group) and self-esteem.

Main Results:

  • Multiple social identifications were concurrently and longitudinally associated with higher self-esteem.
  • Social identifications were found to predict self-esteem, not the other way around.
  • The extent of multiple social identifications tended to decrease over time.

Conclusions:

  • A diverse range of social identifications contributes positively to adolescent self-esteem.
  • The findings highlight the importance of social roles in shaping self-worth during adolescence.
  • Interventions supporting multiple social involvements may benefit adolescent psychological development.