Tests two primary assumptions of Marcia's identity status model: that measures of the identity statuses would relate to identity exploration and commitment in ways consistent with the definitions of the statuses; and that status assignments made using continuous status measures would converge with those made using exploration and commitment…

Presents the theoretical notion of identity and its function in personality as well as research which has been conducted to explore this concept. Also addresses questions raised by theory and research as to the process of identity formation. (Author/RK)

Notes that film viewing may affect juvenile delinquent through social learning and instigation; identification with movie and movie characters by delinquents is common. Presents examples of how films may serve as initiator or final common pathway of delinquent acts. Adds that prosocial aspects of films dealing with delinquency may exert positive…

Concludes that relationships of dominance and dependence in the outside society foster inhibitions to the process of identification, and disturbances in the mechanisms of defense in the Mexican American adolescent. (Author/BL)

The purpose of this investigation was to test the Eriksonian epigentic concept that older adolescents will have a greater degree of ego identity than will younger adolescents. (Author)

The hypothesis of the present study is that identity status, as defined by James Marcia, will relate to other characteristic differences between young adults, specifically, to the pattern of their daily lives and to their responses on the Rorschach. (Author/RK)

A sense of inferiority in adolescent males can result from a split senex-puer archetype, a Jungian construct focused on the individual's identification with and/or repression of psychic age and youth. Adolescents experience healing of the split senex-puer archetype to the degrees to which they involve themselves in the eros and power of their life…

Author examines nature of and need for intimacy in the adolescent, stating that "...the first phase of adult existential maturity is reached when the adolescent experiences intimacy emotions, whether painful of pleasurable, because they force awareness of deep inner feelings and bring into sharper focus feelings intrinsic to healthy adulthood."…

Attempts to clarify the apparent contradiction of individuation and separation associated with a sense of belonging. Focuses on the theory of acquiring secure attachment as a means for developing therapy designed to increase basic trust and facilitate adolescent individuation. (Author/RK)

Using Erikson's theories on identity development as a framework, this paper examines the motives for and contexts of suicide among preadolescents, adolescents, and young adults, identifies specific school-age populations that are vulnerable to suicide, and discusses implications. (Contains 45 references.) (GCP)

Explored community parental surrogates and their role for adolescents. The rabbi/tutor and coach/umpire help resolve oedipal issues and promote the establishment of cohesive self. Clinical vignettes illustrate how de-idealization by proxy may aid detachment from childhood love-objects and allow healthy partial identification with the same-sex…

This paper defines and discusses Guindon's reeducation theory as a treatment orientation for delinquent rehabilitation. (SJL)

Investigated assertiveness of college students (N=200) with different configuration of perceived child-rearing dimensions. Subjects completed Clarke Parent-Child Relations Questionnaire and Rathus Assertiveness Schedule. Findings revealed that students whose perceived child rearing fell into high Father or Mother Identification categories had…

Results of this research consider the identification process and modeling, the socialization process with its suppression or reduction of taboo drive manifestations and fantasy as a means of achieving unattainable drives. (Editor/RK)