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{1.1a2} waterman's elements of identity formation
topics:
[[identity]]
Alan Waterman
proposes three elements of identity formation:
The source of identity elements (e.g, where you get your ideas, values, or goals).
Genetics, experiences, feedback, modeled behavior, and suggestions.
How we evaluate what we should commit to our identity.
Exploring the positive and negative aspects of each identity element.
Auditioning each element to see what fits best.
Per
Erikson, Erik
, we are more free to do this in adolescence.
How we determine whether our identity formation is “done”.
Identity crisis might be rational, with deliberate consideration of factors.
[ ] Clarify this — is this about identity crises or having a “complete” sense of identity?
Or it could be intuitive, determining what “feels right”.
The best decisions are made with both.