Adolescent Development: The Self

Eriksons identity versus role confusion

________: Eriksons fifth stage of psychosocial development.

Experimentation with

online self-presentations

The daily lives of adolescents varies

culturally

Teens stay in touch with

friends online

Both positive and negative features of

media use

Negative aspects of media use:

Cyberbullying

Online predators

Positive aspects of media use

Community involvement

Selfies may contribute to

narcissism

Those with lower self esteem

log in online more often

Racism consists of:

Stereotypes; Prejudices; Discrimination; Microaggressions

Institutional racism related to

mental health outcomes

Cognitive ability to compare

real selves to ideal selves

Appearance is very

important to adolescents

Appearance can account for

45–70% of variance in global self-esteem

Teens who describe parents as “available” and “understanding”,

less likely to engage in risky, dangerous behavior

To promote healthy identity development, speak

transparently but matter of fact and succinctly regarding sexual exploration

To promote healthy identity development, establish and uphold

rules and boundaries

Establishing and upholding rules and boundaries reduces

drug use and risky behaviors

To promote healthy identity development, open

lines of communication