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Adolescent identity disorder: a case presenting with cultural identification problem
1Travancore Centre, Flemington, Victoria.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|March 1, 1993
Summary
This study highlights a lack of research on Identity Disorder, presenting a case of a Chinese adolescent with cultural identification issues. It emphasizes the significant role of cultural factors in adolescent identity development and crisis.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychology
- Cultural Psychiatry
Background:
- Identity Disorder is a poorly documented psychiatric condition.
- Adolescents, particularly second-generation immigrants, may face unique challenges in cultural identification.