Identity in adolescence : the balance between self and other
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Identity in adolescence : the balance between self and other
（Adolescence and society）
Routledge, 1996
2nd ed
- : pbk
Available at 38 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780415106788
Description
Following the very successful 1st edition of Identity in Adolescence Jane Kroger presents an updated account.She expands and elaborates the critique of five of the most important theorists addressing adolescent identity: Erik Erickson,Peter Blos,Lawrence Kohlberg, Jane Loevinger and Robert Kegan.
The implications of each approach are discussed in both natural and clinical settings, special emphasis is given to new developments in the field with up-to-date coverage of key concepts,research and criticism stemming from each of the theoretical models.
With its unique blend of theoretical insight and practical advice Identity in Adolescence will appeal to psychologists, educators, youth workers, health professionals, parents and anyone attempting to understand and respond to the developing adolescent identity.
Table of Contents
Adolescence and the Problem of Identity: Historical, Soci-cultural and Developmental Views. Adolescence as Identity Synthesis: Erikson's Psychosocial Approach. Adolescence as a Second Individuation Process: Blos's Psychoanaltic Perspective and an Object Relations View. Identity Through a Cognitive-Developmental Lens: Kohlberg's Contributions. Ego Development in Adolescence: Loevinger's Paradigm. Identity as Meaning-Making: Kegan's Constructive-Devemental Approach. Towards Integration and Conclusions.
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: pbk ISBN 9780415106795
Description
This study elaborates the critique of five of the most important theorists addressing adolescent identity: Erik Erickson, Peter Blos, Lawrence Kohlberg, Jane Loevinger and Robert Kegan. The implications of each approach are discussed in both natural and clinical settings, with special emphasis given to new developments in the field including up-to-date coverage of key concepts, research and criticism stemming from each of the theoretical models. With its blend of theoretical insight and practical advice this work should appeal to psychologists, educators, youth workers, health professionals, parents and anyone attempting to understand and respond to the developing adolescent identity.
Table of Contents
Towards a definition of Identity: Sociocultural and Developmental Views, Adolescence as Identity Synthesis: Erikson's Psychosocial Approach, Adolescence as a Second Individuation Process: An Object Relations View, Identity through a Cognitive-Developmental Lens: Kohlberg's Contributions, Ego Development in Adolescence: Loevinger's Paradigm, Identity as Meaning-Making: The Constructive-Developmental Approach of Kegan and Noam, Towards Integration and Conclusions: They Tell Their Stories
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