Identity Development : Adolescence Through Adulthood

by Kroger, Jane

• ISBN13: 9780803971875
• ISBN10: 0803971877
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

'œKroger has crafted a readable and coherent account of the lifelong process of identity development. Richly illustrated with case study material, the book skillfully integrates biological, social, and cultural perspectives on a phenomenon often viewed as primarily developing within the person. The book clearly demonstrates that identity development is not restricted to adolescence, but that it is a lifelong process of construction and transformation. Its unique focus is theoretically infused, yet not overburdened by technical jargon. It's ideally suited as a specialized text that could be used in courses on adolescent development, life-span human development, or personality development. It should also be very useful for people working in human services professions with client ranging in age from adolescence to the elderly.' '”Harold D. Grotevant, University of Minnesota 'œA monumental effort at converging many data points into a meaningful web of life.' '”Sally L. Archer, The College of New Jersey What is identity? How does it change and also remain the same over the course of one's life-span? Identity Development attempts to answer these questions by providing a synthesis of theory, research, and practical consequences of the identity formation process throughout the years of adolescent and adult life. Through the use of lead-in questions and illustrative vignettes drawn from adolescents' and adults' own life experiences, Jane Kroger traces early precursors of identity concerns specific to young, mid, and later adolescence as well as addressing identity issues of early, mid-, and later adulthood. Appropriate as a core book for upper division or graduate courses in identity, adolescent development, and psychology of the self, the book can also be used as a supplement in personality development, social and personality development, and adolescent psychology. An epilogue provides a critical analysis of current identity research within an Eriksonian perspective. Chapters open with questions that are answered at the end of each chapter, and it provides essential reading for students and professionals interested in life-span development.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiv
PART I Perspectives on Identity	1	(28)
Perspectives on Identity	3	(26)
Origins of Identity: Erik Erikson	8	(6)
Tripartite Nature of Ego Identity	9	(1)
Identity in Life-Span Perspective	10	(1)
The Identity-Formation Process	11	(1)
Additional Identity Concepts	12	(2)
Contemporary Approaches to Identity: An Overview	14	(13)
Identity in Historical Terms	15	(2)
Structural Stage Approaches to Identity	17	(2)
Sociocultural Approaches to Identity	19	(3)
Narrative Approaches to Identity	22	(1)
Psychosocial Approaches to Identity	23	(4)
Back to the Beginning	27	(2)
PART II Adolescence	29	(108)
Identity in Early Adolescence	31	(28)
Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Early Adolescence: An Overview	32	(10)
Biological Processes	33	(3)
Psychological Issues	36	(3)
Societal Influences	39	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	42	(1)
Coming to Terms With Pubertal Change: Identity Implications	43	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	46	(1)
Timing of Pubertal Change: Identity Implications	46	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	48	(1)
Identity and Sexuality	48	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	50	(1)
Contexts Affecting Early Adolescent Identity Development	50	(6)
The Family	51	(2)
Friendships and the Peer Group	53	(1)
Broader Community Contexts	54	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	56	(1)
Back to the Beginning	56	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	57	(2)
Identity in Mid-Adolescence	59	(28)
Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences in Mid-Adolescence: An Overview	60	(8)
Biological Processes	61	(1)
Psychological Issues	62	(4)
Societal Influences	66	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	68	(1)
Identity and Sexuality	69	(1)
Section Summary and Implications	70	(1)
Identity and Vocation	70	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	73	(1)
Identity and Meaningful Values	74	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	76	(1)
Contexts Affecting Mid-Adolescent Identity Development	77	(7)
The Family	78	(1)
Friendships and the Peer Group	79	(1)
The School	80	(2)
The Community	82	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	84	(1)
Back to the Beginning	84	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	85	(2)
Identity in Late Adolescence	87	(28)
Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences in Late Adolescence: An Overview	88	(6)
Biological Processes	89	(1)
Psychological Issues	90	(3)
Societal Inflences	93	(1)
Section Summary and Implications	94	(1)
The Second Separation-Individuation Process and Identity Formation	95	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	97	(1)
The Beginnings of Intimacy	98	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	101	(1)
Actualizing Vocational Directions	102	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	104	(1)
Identity, Meaningful Values, and Personality	104	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	107	(1)
Contexts Affecting Late Adolescent Identity Development	107	(5)
The Family	108	(1)
The Peer Group	109	(1)
Educational and Work Settings	110	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	112	(1)
Back to the Beginning	112	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	113	(2)
Selected Identity Issues of Adolescence	115	(22)
Identity and Adoption	117	(4)
Section Summary and Implications	121	(1)
Identity and Unemployment	122	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	125	(1)
Identity and Ethnicity	126	(4)
Section Summary and Implications	130	(1)
Identity and Residential Relocation	130	(5)
Section Summary and Implications	135	(1)
Back to the Beginning	135	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	136	(1)
PART III Adulthood	137	(108)
Identity in Early Adulthood	139	(28)
Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Early Adulthood: An Overview	141	(7)
Biological Processes	142	(2)
Psychological Issues	144	(2)
Societal Influences	146	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	148	(1)
The Course of Identity in Early Adulthood	149	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	151	(1)
The Contents of Identity in Early Adulthood	152	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	154	(1)
Identity and Intimacy in Early Adulthood	155	(1)
Section Summary and Implications	156	(1)
Identity and Generativity in Early Adulthood	157	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	159	(1)
Contexts Affecting Early Adult Identity Development	159	(5)
The Family/Social Network	160	(1)
The World of Work	161	(1)
The Broader Community	162	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	164	(1)
Back to the Beginning	164	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	165	(2)
Identity in Middle Adulthood	167	(28)
Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Middle Adulthood: An Overview	169	(9)
Biological Processes	170	(3)
Psychological Issues	173	(3)
Societal Influences	176	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	178	(1)
The Course of Identity in Middle Adulthood	178	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	181	(1)
The Contents of Identity in Middle Adulthood	181	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	183	(1)
Identity and Generativity in Middle Adulthood	184	(3)
Section Summary and Implications	187	(1)
Contexts Affecting Identity Development During Middle Adulthood	188	(4)
The Family/Social Network	188	(2)
The World of Work	190	(1)
The Broader Community	191	(1)
Section Summary and Implications	192	(1)
Back to the Beginning	192	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	193	(2)
Identity in Late Adulthood	195	(28)
Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Late Adulthood: An Overview	197	(7)
Biological Processes	198	(2)
Psychological Issues	200	(2)
Societal Influences	202	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	204	(1)
The Course of Identity in Late Adulthood	205	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	207	(1)
The Contents of Identity in Late Adulthood	207	(4)
Section Summary and Implications	211	(1)
Identity and Integrity	211	(5)
Section Summary and Implications	216	(1)
Contexts Affecting Identity in Late Adulthood	216	(4)
The Family/Social Network	217	(1)
The Broader Community	218	(2)
Section Summary and Implications	220	(1)
Back to the Beginning	220	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	221	(2)
Selected Identity Issues of Adulthood	223	(22)
Identity and Loss of an Intimate Relationship	224	(5)
Section Summary and Implications	229	(1)
Identity and Infertility	230	(4)
Section Summary and Implications	234	(1)
Identity and Threats to Physical Integrity	234	(4)
Section Summary and Implications	238	(1)
Identity and Coming to Terms With Death	238	(5)
Section Summary and Implications	243	(1)
Back to the Beginning	243	(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions	244	(1)
PART IV Epilogue	245	(8)
Epilogue	247	(6)
References	253	(26)
Author Index	279	(10)
Subject Index	289	(8)
About the Author	297