Studied by 1 personEriksons identity versus role confusion
________: Eriksons fifth stage of psychosocial development.
Experimentation with
online self-presentations
The daily lives of adolescents varies
culturally
Teens stay in touch with
friends online
Both positive and negative features of
media use
Negative aspects of media use:
Cyberbullying
Online predators
Positive aspects of media use
Community involvement
Selfies may contribute to
narcissism
Those with lower self esteem
log in online more often
Racism consists of:
Stereotypes; Prejudices; Discrimination; Microaggressions
Institutional racism related to
mental health outcomes
Cognitive ability to compare
real selves to ideal selves
Appearance is very
important to adolescents
Appearance can account for
45–70% of variance in global self-esteem
Teens who describe parents as “available” and “understanding”,
less likely to engage in risky, dangerous behavior
To promote healthy identity development, speak
transparently but matter of fact and succinctly regarding sexual exploration
To promote healthy identity development, establish and uphold
rules and boundaries
Establishing and upholding rules and boundaries reduces
drug use and risky behaviors
To promote healthy identity development, open
lines of communication
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