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Promotion of ego-identity development: can short-term intervention facilitate growth?
C Markstrom-Adams1, F R Ascione, D Braegger
1Department of Family Studies, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Adolescence
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Perspective-taking training showed limited success in fostering adolescent ego-identity formation. Short-term interventions may not significantly alter identity development, but further research is promising.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Ego-identity formation is a critical developmental task for older adolescents.
- Understanding effective interventions for identity development is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of perspective-taking training strategies in promoting ego-identity formation.
- To investigate the impact of short-term training on adolescent identity development.
Main Methods:
- Two experimental studies were conducted.
- Analysis of covariance was utilized to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Experimental groups showed advancements in ideological achievement.
- No other significant findings were observed, indicating limited impact of the training.
Conclusions:
- Substantial changes in identity formation are difficult to achieve through short-term training.
- While findings are limited, they suggest potential for further investigation into identity development interventions.