Adolescence represents a pivotal period in which individuals integrate personal and social dimensions of their identities. This phase is characterised by a dynamic interplay between cognitive, ...

Ethnic identity is a multifaceted concept that describes how people develop and experience a sense of belonging to their culture. Traditions, customs, and feelings about one’s heritage are also ...

1. Why are people motivated to be authentic? The ultimate goal for individuals is to develop and nurture those choices that are consistent with their true self (Waterman, 1984). Authenticity is the ...

A new article reveals that parents play concerned, involved, and reflective roles in their children's identity formation. Mainstream belief regarding identity theory tends to portray adolescents as ...