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The Quest for Identity in Adolescence: Heterogeneity in Daily Identity Formation and Psychosocial Adjustment across 5 Years
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Becht, Andrik I.; Nelemans, Stefanie A.; Branje, Susan J. T.; Vollebergh, Wilma A. M.; Koot, Hans M.; Denissen, Jaap J. A.; Meeus, Wim H. J. – Developmental Psychology, 2016
Identity formation is one of the key developmental tasks in adolescence. According to Erikson (1968) experiencing identity uncertainty is normative in adolescence. However, empirical studies investigating identity uncertainty on a daily basis are lacking. Hence, studying individual differences in daily certainty (i.e., identity commitment levels)…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Psychological Patterns
The Psychological Well-Being and Sociocultural Adaptation of Short-Term International Students in Ireland
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O'Reilly, Aileen; Ryan, Dermot; Hickey, Tina – Journal of College Student Development, 2010
This article reports on an empirical study of the psychosocial adaptation of international students in Ireland. Using measures of social support, loneliness, stress, psychological well-being, and sociocultural adaptation, data were obtained from international students and a comparison sample of Irish students. The study found that, although…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Foreign Countries, Cultural Differences, Well Being
Measuring Neurotic Behavior.
Blai, Boris, Jr. – 1980
An exploratory study concerned with the measurement of perseveration, or persistence, as a personality variable was based on the work of G.V. Hamilton, an early investigator in the field. Persistently maladaptive behavior was hypothesized to be a chief characteristic of neurosis. An experimental problem-solving situation was designed to…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbances
The Circle of Courage and Positive Psychology
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Brendtro, Larry K.; Brokenleg, Martin; Van Bockern, Steve – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2005
The Circle of Courage identifies four universal needs of all children: Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. When these needs are met, children grow and thrive. But when these growth needs are frustrated, multiple problems follow. The Circle of Courage defines problems of youth in terms of strengths and developmental needs. These…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychological Patterns, Personality Traits, Childhood Needs
An Empirical-Experimental Approach to the Nature and Remediation of Conduct Disorders of Children.
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Quay, Herbert C. – 1966
This conference paper stresses that children's behavior disorders can be modified in the classroom if they are considered as a constellation of specific behaviors rather than as deviant personality traits or disease entities. To do so, however, the children must be approached within the framework of an empirically-based classification system. A…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques
ADAPTATION AND ADAPTABILITY, THE BELLEFAIRE FOLLOWUP STUDY.
ALLERHAND, MELVIN E.; AND OTHERS – 1966
A RESEARCH TEAM STUDIED INFLUENCES, ADAPTATION, AND ADAPTABILITY IN 50 POORLY ADAPTING BOYS AT BELLEFAIRE, A REGIONAL CHILD CARE CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN. THE TEAM ATTEMPTED TO GAUGE THE SUCCESS OF THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER IN TERMS OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND ROLE PERFORMANCES OF THE BOYS DURING INDIVIDUAL CASEWORK…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavior, Behavior Patterns