Identity Vs. Confusion Stage

In Erik Erikson's stages of development, the identity vs role confusion theory coincides with Claire’s life tremendously. The identity vs role confusion is a theory where basically the question, “Who am I?” pops up to the teens head many times in order for them to find out what type of person are they. The teens usually hang out with many social groups or act a certain way in order to fit in with the norm or to feel at all comfortable with who they are. The identity vs role confusion usually involves teens who go through the ages of twelve through eighteen. In Claire’s perspective she experiences she experiences this theory in a way that she just tries to go with the flow. She just suppresses feelings just because she has no real friends or parents in her life. She has no grip on her personality

Growing up in an overprotective environment never gave her the chance to become emotionally mature and independent. In addition, her parent's demands were always in first place and they were very strict.

The life transitions are the major changes that occur throughout individual’s lifespan. Adolescence is often classified as one of the most challenging and significant stage during life transition. In this phrase, the individuals not only developing physical and sexual maturation but also experiencing the development of identity and transitions into social and economic independence (WHO, 2014). This essay will discuss the different concept of self-identity for adolescents, the important predictable and unpredictable elements during the transition, as well as the nurses’ role in relation to adolescence care.

Even before I had discovered my identity, I began moving into this intimacy versus isolation stage. At this stage individuals typically move towards “life experiences involving the development of a deeper connection, or intimacy, with another person”(Swartwood, p. 85). When it comes to developing these relationships, people must sacrifice a portion of their independence, which a portion of individuals are unwilling to do. Swartwood (p. 85) states that “resisting this loss of independence [results] in frequent break-ups and a failure to maintain a mutually loving bond with another.” This leads to isolation and loss of quality of life.

like any other teenager, she faces problems with teen angst. In addition, the one thing

Much like Maeve’s trial and error phase, Erikson’s theory of identity versus role confusion explains psychological conflict of adolescence. This theory states that this conflict is resolved positively when adolescents achieve an identity after a period of exploration and inner soul searching. If a young person’s earlier conflicts were resolved negatively or if society limits their choices to ones that do not match their abilities and desires, they may appear shallow, directionless, and unprepared for the challenges of late adulthood. (p. 314). Maeve luckily didn’t make many choices that were resolved negatively. These social and emotional changes weren’t always easy for the rest of the family to deal with, but they were a part of her growth. With us there to provide nurturing support, she was able to develop her own healthy identity after her period of “soul searching.”

It is during the ages 18 to 40 (early adulthood). This stage deals with forming personal relationships and feeling loved. Successful relationships are one that are enduring and secure. Having a strong sense of self identity is important for developing intimate relationships according to Erickson. People in less committed relationships are more likely to suffer emotional isolation, loneliness, and depression. At first, Antwone is isolated. He was 25 and had never been in a relationship before and was still a virgin. This is because he was traumatized as a child when he got raped by Nadine at the age of six and he was still finding who he was. By the end, he was in a happy relationship with Cheryl, who he was committed to, and he was no longer a

According to McAdams (2009), in their late teens and early 20s, young people living in modern societies face the challenge of finding a place for themselves in the complex adult world and developing an understanding of themselves that provides their life with meaning, unity, and purpose. ("Chapter 9, The Problem of Identity, Adolescence and Young Adulthood"). However, some who will experience many conflicts such as, identity crisis, role confusions, and insecurity of how they will fit into society. I think she is at this stage because she is still in the process of developing her sense of self at the age of 29. She had begun to accomplish many of her goals, but tend to never finish them such as, school, and different career opportunities. At her age she still feel a need to blend in with her social group of younger adults, instead of focusing on herself and her children. I honestly believe that she is trapped in her teenage years, since her mother had done everything for her and the children. Which I feel that it really effected the way she thinks and live her life, which may have caused her to get lost in the mix of becoming an independent adult. The central question that was posed during stage 5, adolescence and young adulthood, is “How do I fit into the adult world”? (McAdams, 2009, p. 351). I believe she has unconsciously sought to answer this question, because she rather be with her friends out in

The life pursuits and subjective judgments of many contemporary young people indicate that the transition to adult roles has become so delayed and prolonged that it has spawned a new transitional period extending from the late teens to the mid-to late-twenties, called emerging adulthood. During the college years, young people often refine their approach to forming their own identity. In these years, young people have left adolescence, but most have not yet assumed adult responsibilities. Many have dreams and those are what guides them in their decision making. In the video, 22 year old Casey describes her dream and comments on her identity development. Casey says that she became interested in Psychology in high school during her junior year when she took a psych course. She knew from then on that was what she wanted to do, but she hadn't picked a career yet. Casey said that she picked a career during her first year of graduate school, when she decided on gerontology. She said her happy and active grandparents had a lot to do with picking a career and wanting to work with the population. Casey thinks her identity was a gradual process and it's only really formed since last year. She feels her parents helped shape her morals and beliefs, but in between her senior year and her first year of graduate school, she started to form her own and integrated some of her own ideas. 24 year old Elizabeth and 25 year old Joel are shown discussing

Being brought into the world as a savior sister and having to undergo countless surgeries so that her older sister can fight leukemia, has an impact on Anna’s psychosocial development. Psychosocial development focuses on the development of the personality. It refers to how a persons mind, emotions and maturity level develop throughout the course of their lifespan (McLeod, 2010, p 4 ). Well known psychologist Erik Erikson gave an insightful theory of how personality develops based on his experience when working in psychotherapy, with children and adolescents from low, upper and middleclass background (Personality development, 2009, p 6). According to Erikson, the socialization process of an individual refers to eight stages, each stage is accompanied by a “psychosocial crisis” that needs to be solved in the

She is proud of who she was in the past and even more proud of who she is now. It has taken her a lot of hard work and dedication to get where she is today. She has a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing, a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Guidance Education, and on the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. She values education now, but as a child she just did what she needed to do to get out of her town. When asked, what comes to mind when she thinks about her coming of age story she answered, “a good foundation, supportive family and friends, prioritizing, and just knowing how to stop and enjoy life is what comes to mind when I think of how I came of age.” Since she is always ready for the next step in her life she plans on pursuing a doctorate degree and work as an adjunct professor or full time professor at a college. It is apparent that she truly believes that if you want to be successful you have to work hard in

She begins by saying how she never had one traumatic event that made her like this. However, her father was a violent man and her mother was usually in hysterics. Her father caused her to never learn trust. She saw other kids as walking robots until she interacted with them. She associated with kids her age without actually forming any connections.

Dawnette is a mother of five children. She took on this identity role at the age of 20yrs old. This identity has molded her into a better person by being selfless, wanting her children to look up to her as a role model. She has failed in this role of a mother numerous times and fallen short of her expectations she admits. This identity has also brought out all of her emotions from happy to the extreme opposite of irate. It is a learning experience and an ongoing changing of her identity as a mom. With the changing of ages of her children from year to year. She can remember a time when her 16yr old daughter played beauty salon with her sister and cut all of her sister’s hair off; after they had used all of their mother’s makeup and destroyed it. The mixed emotions of anger and frustration from that experience will never be forgotten. She has also experienced her oldest son this last year proudly receive his diploma at his high

When we are isolated, we try to make close connections. For example, my sister lost an ex-boyfriend due to suicide. Before this incident, she had relationships with good guys that treated her like a princess. Currently, she is dating a guy that is manipulating her into believing that he is not cheating. This could possibly relate back to her feeling of isolation, this feeling that makes her crave intimacy or as the porcupines put it ‘warmth’.

She is learning to be out on her own for the first time in her life. Because she is away at school she does not have the guidance that her parents once gave her. She has to make decisions about her life and life choices. So far she has not had much success in making these choices. She almost decided to quit school and move in with her boyfriend. This poor planning has left her very behind in school making her have to attend for an extra year in order to graduate. She also decided that it was all right to smoke marijuana. This led to problems with the law, which is not good considering that she is a criminal justice major. Next year she will be moving into an apartment and will have to work in order to support herself. This is another step toward autonomy from her parents.