For this assignment you will locate and apply several scholarly resources related to identity development during adolescence and develop a 2 page handout of key points for a formal group; high school guidance counselors, parents, or people who work with adolescents.
Your handout should explain:
Identity development (both theory and research) at this stage and provide a general guide.
Summarize Erikson’s ideas about the stage of adolescence address the task of constructing an identity faced by adolescents.
Summarize Marcia’s ideas about identity development, address the most common shifts in identity statuses from early adolescence to middle and late adolescence
Talk about the influences on Identity Development, such as parenting styles, peer relationship, social media etc.
Talk about the outcomes associated with identity development based on Erikson’s and Marcia’s theories.
Provide tips on how to faciliate adolescents identity development for educators and parents.
Be creative with this assignment but be sure to cover identity development well via the scholarly resources you locate.
You may use bullet points and a brief description of each resource vs. standard essay format.
Always cite as needed and provide a reference page at the end.