Abstract
Introduction: Identity styles (Berzonsky, 1989), identity dimensions and statuses (Marcia, 1966; Crocetti, Rubini, Luyckx, & Meeus, 2008), and identity functions (Adams & Marshall, 1996) represent important identity conceptualizations. However, the interrelationships among these constructs are not well understood. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the connections between these identity conceptualizations. Method: Participants were 1158 Italian youth (38% males), aged 17 to 22 years. These participants completed self-report identity measures. Results: Findings indicated that informational and normative styles, and commitment and in-depth exploration were positively associated with identity functions; whereas diffuse-avoidant style and reconsideration of commitment were negatively related to identity functions. Finally, meaningful differences on identity functions between the statuses were detected. Discussion: Identity is a multi-faceted construct that has to be studied integrating various conceptualizations.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Revue Europeene de Psychologie Appliquee |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
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Keywords
- Identity dimensions
- Identity functions
- Identity statuses
- Identity styles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology
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Identity styles, dimensions, statuses, and functions : Making connections among identity conceptualizations. / Crocetti, Elisabetta; Sica, Luigia Simona; Schwartz, Seth J; Serafini, Toni; Meeus, Wim.
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