Bringing Identity Content to the Fore: Links to Identity Development Processes

被引:72
作者
McLean, Kate C. [1 ]
Syed, Moin [3 ]
Shucard, Hannah [2 ]
机构
[1] Western Washington Univ, Dept Psychol, Bellingham, WA 98225 USA
[2] Western Washington Univ, MS Expt Psychol, Bellingham, WA 98225 USA
[3] Univ Minnesota, Dept Psychol, Minneapolis, MN USA
关键词
identity development; identity processes; identity contents; identity statuses; narrative identity;
D O I
10.1177/2167696815626820
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
In the present study we examined the role of identity content in relation to identity processes in a sample of college-going emerging adults (n = 255). Participants reported eight narratives each (n = 2,040 narratives) in response to prompts for specific identity content domains (occupation, values, politics, religion, family, romance, friends, and sex roles), and completed survey measures of identity exploration and commitment. Narratives were coded for content and meaning-making. In general, participants reported the content requested but were less likely to do so in certain domains (e.g., religion) than others (e.g., family). Identity processes varied by content domain, suggesting that identity contents may require different forms of processing. Results reveal the importance of examining identity content for a fuller understanding of identity development.
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页码:356 / 364
页数:9
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