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Two kinds of identity crisis
Journal of Personality
|September 1, 1985
Summary
This study distinguishes two types of identity crisis: deficit and conflict. It explores their causes, experiences, consequences, and resolutions to model identity crisis effectively.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Identity crisis is a significant psychological and sociological phenomenon.
- Existing literature lacks a clear distinction between different types of identity crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a model for understanding identity crisis.
- To differentiate between identity deficit and identity conflict.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on identity crisis.
- Distinguishing between two types of identity crisis: deficit and conflict.
Main Results:
- Identity deficit involves a lack of commitments and struggles with goals/values.
- Identity conflict arises from conflicting commitments, potentially requiring betrayal of one.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model aids in understanding the nuances of identity crisis.
- Delineating crisis types offers insights into causes, experiences, and resolutions.