Question

Discuss identity achievement and identity confusion in young adulthood. What factors are different about establishing identity in adulthood vs the more experimental period in adolescence?

What factors in identity formation (which has to do with work, beliefs, family roles, romantic roles, parental roles, religious beliefs, personal dreams and goals, education, marriage, childrearing, family) might influence identity development in young adulthood?

Answer 1

Identity achievement refers to the state where one has developed their sense of identity and has gained self awareness regarding the person that they are. On the other hand, identify confusion occurs when one is unsure un skeptical about themselves and what they want to do in life and lack of self awareness. The factors that differentiate the identity Development in young adulthood and adolescence includes the fact that Adolescents focus on Development of a sense of knowledge regarding their strengths and weaknesses, and their orientation on religion, romantic roles, education etc. In young adulthood, Individuals focus on their needs and priorities and focus on gaining clarity regarding what is best for them such as marriage, child rearing and so on. The factors which may influence identity Development in young adulthood will include marriage, work, family, parental roles etc.