Title

Problematic Identity Processes: The Role Of Identity Distress

Abstract

This special issue of Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research explores some of the anxiety, distress, and difficulties that may be encountered in the identity development process. Despite findings documenting the presence of identity distress in samples from a variety of settings and cultures, it has been slowly moving out of direct attention within the world of clinical psychology and psychiatry. This special issue expands on our understanding of identity distress in a number of ways. It adds to our knowledge of prevalence and severity, as well as its psychological correlates. It examines identity distress under the contexts of traumatic exposure and the refugee experience, and it offers some cross-national comparisons. Also offered is a developmental psychopathology perspective as a way to lay the groundwork for increased prevention and intervention work, and an example of such an intervention program for emerging adults. It is hoped that this special issue on identity distress will shine more light on this important, and possibly growing, yet understudied phenomenon, and will contribute toward expanding and enhancing efforts to foster positive youth development.

Publication Date

10-2-2014

Publication Title

Identity

Volume

14

Issue

4

Number of Pages

241-245

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/15283488.2014.944700

Socpus ID

84920098699 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84920098699

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