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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

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  • Adolescence is a critical period for identity formation, marked by evolving perceptions of time and self-representation.
  • Understanding narrative identity development is crucial for addressing adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research on narrative identity development in healthy adolescents.
  • To examine these developments within current socio-cultural contexts.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review of literature was conducted using PubMed.
  • Included studies focused on non-clinical adolescents (11-22 years).
  • Analysis centered on narrative coherence, self-awareness, and developmental trajectories.

Main Results:

  • Narrative coherence generally increases with age during adolescence.
  • Narrative self-awareness is linked to environmental influences and psychological well-being.
  • Developmental patterns reflect both maturation and socio-cultural impacts.

Conclusions:

  • Narrative identity in healthy adolescents is understudied, particularly concerning modern socio-cultural shifts.
  • Further research is needed on digitalization's impact on adolescent identity construction.
  • Findings can inform future studies and interventions for adolescent mental health.