Social and Emotional Development

in Adolescence

Chapter 12

Erik EriksonIdentity vs. Identity Confusion

Identity crisis-temporary period of confusion and distress as they experiment with alternatives before settling on values and goals (identity exploration)

Identity confusion-shallow and directionless Due to conflicts resolved negatively or society

restricts choices

Table 12.1

Identity statuses

Identity Development

Cultural and ethnic identity Career identity Gender identity Self identity Autonomy

Family and Teens

Parenting styles that involve listening, asking clarifying questions and higher-level reasoning is more effective than Threats, sarcastic remarks

Peer relationships

Average at least 18 hours per week with peers

Friendships-intimacy Loyal Close friendships assist with self

exploration, understanding of others, stress of teen years, and school stress

Cliques and Crowds

Cliques-small group of close or good friends Crowd-loosely organized group of several

cliques and others Dating-apart of teen life; assist teens in learning

about people, love relationships, etiquette, culture and cooperation

Peer pressure-pressure to conform-seen in dress grooming and participation in social activities

Problems in Teen Years

Depression Suicide Delinquency Drug Abuse At Risk