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Gender differences in identity development: issues of process, domain and timing.

S L Archer

    Journal of Adolescence
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Adolescent identity formation shows some gender differences. Males more often use foreclosure, while females may experience more complex identity tasks, particularly in political and family domains.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Adolescent Psychology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Adolescence is a critical period for identity development, focusing on values, beliefs, and goals.
    • Previous research suggests potential gender-based variations in identity formation processes and domains.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare identity formation processes, domains, and timing between adolescent males and females.
    • To investigate gender differences in identity statuses across various life domains.

    Main Methods:

    • Three studies were conducted with early to late adolescents.
    • Gender comparisons were made on identity formation processes, domains (vocational, religious, sex-role, political, family), and initiation timing.

    Main Results:

    • Both genders utilized identity statuses comparably, with males more frequently in foreclosure.
    • Gender differences emerged in political ideology (males: foreclosure; females: diffusion) and family roles (females: moratorium or identity achieved).
    • No consistent timing differences in identity formation were found across studies, though one study suggested greater complexity for some females.

    Conclusions:

    • While identity formation processes are largely similar between genders, specific domains show variations.
    • Foreclosure is more prevalent in males, and diffusion in females regarding political ideology.
    • Females may navigate more complex identity tasks, especially concerning family roles and simultaneous intrapersonal/interpersonal goals.

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