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Adolescent identity and school type

D Roker1, M H Banks

  • 1MRC/ESRC Social and Applied Psychology Unit, University of Sheffield, UK.

British Journal of Psychology (London, England : 1953)
|August 1, 1993
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This study explored adolescent identity development, finding significant differences in identity exploration and commitment between private and state school girls. School type appears to influence how adolescents form their goals and beliefs.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Education

Background:

  • Adolescent identity formation is a critical developmental stage.
  • Eriksonian theory and Marcia's identity statuses provide frameworks for understanding identity.
  • The influence of educational environment on identity development requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine Eriksonian identity exploration and commitment in adolescents.
  • To investigate the association between school type (private vs. state) and identity development.
  • To compare identity statuses in political and occupational domains between different school types.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth interviews were conducted with 127 adolescent girls.
  • Participants were selected from comparable social-class backgrounds in private and state schools.

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  • Identity statuses (achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, diffusion) were classified using Marcia's model.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were found in identity exploration and commitment between private and state school samples.
    • Variations in identity development were observed across political and occupational domains.
    • The study highlights the impact of school environment on adolescent identity.

    Conclusions:

    • School type is a significant factor influencing adolescent identity exploration and commitment.
    • Educational settings may shape the process and outcomes of identity formation.
    • Further research is recommended to explore causal mechanisms and broader implications.