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, ...

If I were an academic or research psychologist, and not just an observational one in private practice, I would take a fresh look at identity formation in adolescence. Why? Because I believe how it is ...

Effects of social media on adolescents' mental health are affected by media influences and social media through parasocial relationships.

There are predictable “tasks” or processes that are associated with healthy adolescent development, depending on the adolescent phase. As adolescents progress through developmental phases and tasks, ...

Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Vol. 8, No. 2 (May 2021), pp. 167-186 (20 pages) Prior research shows that minority youths face many challenges as they develop their ethnic identity. These ...

Human development is the study of how people grow and change, from conception through the end of life. The changing nature of the American family, childhood and adolescence, the cultural dynamics of ...

Developing an ethnic-racial identity is an important task for young people growing up in the United States. A new study examined the Identity Project, a mental-health promotion intervention that ...

Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Vol. 9, No. 2 (May 2022), pp. 81-95 (15 pages) The aim of this study is to test changes in ethnic identity from two points of view, focusing on Marcia's ...

If I were an academic or research psychologist, and not just an observational one in private practice, I would take a fresh look at identity formation in adolescence. Why? Because I believe how it is ...