Identity diffusion can be the most difficult status to have as the individual has neither
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Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development (1980)
Stevens, Richard. (1983). Erik Erikson, An Introduction. New York: St. Martin’s Press. Marcia’s Ego-identity Status (1996)
Marcia, “Ego-status Identity.” Josselson’s Theory (1971)
This page was written and created by Andrew Mason. Please use the comment section below to ask questions, provide reflection, discussion and/or feedback. To contact directly about this page, please see Andrew Mason at . What happens to individuals who are identity diffused?Identity diffusers tend to lack self-esteem, be externally oriented, have lower levels of autonomy, and take less personal responsibility for their lives. Research on identity diffusion indicates that these individuals may feel isolated and withdraw from the world.
What identity status has an individual adopted who has neither experienced an identity crisis nor a commitment?Diffusion occurs when there is neither an identity crisis nor commitment. Those with a status of identity diffusion tend to feel out of place in the world and don't pursue a sense of identity. Moratorium is the status of a person who is actively involved in exploring different identities but has not made a commitment.
Is the identity status of an adolescent who has neither explored nor committed to an identity?Identity diffusion is a status that characterizes those who have neither explored the options nor made a commitment to an identity. Those who persist in this identity may drift aimlessly with little connection to those around them or have little sense of purpose in life.
What determines an individual's identity status?They are intended to reflect, on a behavioral level, the nature of the identity structure described by Erikson. Criteria for determining the identity statuses are the presence or absence of exploration and commitment in the areas of occupation, ideology, and interpersonal values.
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