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Elisabeth L de Moor1, Annabelle H T Christiaens2
1Department of Developmental Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Adolescents show some changes toward a more mature educational identity during late adolescence, but stability is also evident. Low engagement in identity processes is linked to poorer psychological well-being.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Educational identity is crucial during late adolescence for decisions about tertiary education.
- Identity development in this period impacts academic functioning and psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine educational identity change in late adolescence.
- To link identity processes (commitment, exploration, self-doubt) and statuses to well-being.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with four measurements of educational identity in 208 Dutch adolescents (aged 17.8).
- Combined process-centered (commitment, exploration, self-doubt) and status-centered identity approaches.
- Assessed individual differences in identity and their association with well-being.
Main Results:
- Evidence of developmental change towards more mature identity (less exploration and self-doubt).
- Significant stability in identity statuses was observed.
- Identity statuses with low engagement in all processes correlated with poorer psychological well-being.
Conclusions:
- Identity development, particularly educational identity, requires examination during salient periods like late adolescence.
- Further research is needed to fully understand educational identity formation and its implications.
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