Extending the Dark Side of Identity Processes With Identity Distress.

IF 3.2 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Journal of Adolescence Pub Date : 2025-08-11 DOI:10.1002/jad.70034

Barbara M Gfellner, Karin Bartozuk, Jim Deal

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Abstract

Introduction: Latent profile analysis of the dimensions of identity scale (DIDS) provides a person-centered configuration of adaptive (commitment, identification with commitment; exploration in breadth and in depth) and maladaptive (ruminative exploration) identity processes. The DIDS focuses on the future domain in the present. In this study DIDS profile analysis was extended to include the Identity Distress Scale (IDS), an affective index of uncertainty and difficulties with identity issues in general content areas relevant to young adults and its impact on adjustment. Identity distress is conceptualized on a continuum from adaptive to dysfunctional in relation to identity development. Its inclusion with identity processes was expected to provide a more nuanced description of the person-centered identity profiles.

Methods: Participants were 914 students (mdn = 19 years; 79.6% women) at a university located in a nonmetropolitan city in the prairie provinces of Canada. During 2017 and 2018 students completed an online survey that included the DIDS, IDS, and various standardized measures of identity, mental health, and adjustment at university.

Results: The findings revealed four latent profiles: Carefree Diffusion (6.9%), Troubled Diffusion (24.8%), Achievement (28.2%), and Undifferentiated (40.1%) but neither Foreclosure nor Moratorium were found. These results are consistent with variations in the profiles across other countries and contexts. Expected associations were supported between the profiles and most outcome measures. The low incidence of adaptive identity processes notably exploration was considered in terms of culture and context.

Conclusions: This study adds to the complexity of individual pathways and contextual differences in identity development.

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以身份困扰扩展身份过程的阴暗面。

简介：身份量表（DIDS）维度的潜在轮廓分析提供了一种以人为中心的适应性配置(承诺，对承诺的认同；在广度和深度上的探索)和不适应（反刍探索）认同过程。DIDS着眼于当前的未来领域。在本研究中，DIDS档案分析扩展到包括身份困扰量表（IDS），这是一个与年轻人相关的一般内容领域中身份问题的不确定性和困难的情感指数及其对调整的影响。身份困扰的概念是在与身份发展有关的一个连续体上从适应到功能失调。将其纳入身份过程有望对以人为中心的身份档案提供更细致入微的描述。方法：914名学生(mdn = 19岁；79.6%女性)在加拿大草原省份的一个非大都市的一所大学就读。在2017年和2018年期间，学生们完成了一项在线调查，其中包括DIDS、IDS以及大学身份、心理健康和适应的各种标准化措施。结果：发现了四个潜在特征：无忧无虑扩散（6.9%）、麻烦扩散（24.8%）、成就（28.2%）和未分化（40.1%），但没有发现止赎和暂停。这些结果与其他国家和背景的概况差异是一致的。在概要和大多数结果测量之间的预期关联得到支持。从文化和环境的角度考虑了适应性身份过程的低发生率，特别是探索。结论：本研究增加了身份发展的个体途径和环境差异的复杂性。

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Journal of Adolescence PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

2.60%

发文量

123

期刊介绍： The Journal of Adolescence is an international, broad based, cross-disciplinary journal that addresses issues of professional and academic importance concerning development between puberty and the attainment of adult status within society. It provides a forum for all who are concerned with the nature of adolescence, whether involved in teaching, research, guidance, counseling, treatment, or other services. The aim of the journal is to encourage research and foster good practice through publishing both empirical and clinical studies as well as integrative reviews and theoretical advances.