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Issues of Identity Formation Revisited: United States and The Netherlands.
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Waterman, Alan S. – Developmental Review, 1999
Maintains that the findings of the Utrecht Study of Adolescent Development are consistent with theoretical expectations and previous research outcomes. Uses the Utrecht data to analyze hypothesized age differences in patterns of intraindividual identity status change. Discusses possible explanations for the partial failure to confirm this aspect…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Foreign Countries, Identification (Psychology)
Identity Formation Re-revisited: A Rejoinder to Waterman on Developmental and Cross-Cultural Issues.
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Meeus, W.; Iedema, J.; Vollebergh, W. – Developmental Review, 1999
Examines similarities and differences between American and Dutch research on identity formation and psychological well-being in adolescent and young adults. Concludes that identity development is systematically progressive and may be described with the trajectory diffusion?closure/moratorium?achieving commitment. Age differences are found in the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries
Interpersonal Distance, Body Orientation, and Touch: Effects of Culture, Gender, and Age.
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Remland, Martin S.; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1995
Reports on a study of the effects of culture, gender, and age on interpersonal distance, body orientation, and touch among 381 same-sex and mixed-sex dyads in 7 nations. Finds that more touch was observed among Italian and Greek dyads than among English, French, and Dutch dyads. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences