importance of the self (Rosenberg, 1965). During the period of adolescence, individuals undergo substantial biological, psychological and social changes, and their newly developed cognitive abilities enable them to construct a more complicated self-identity (Harter, 1993; Gecas & Burke, 1995). Global self-esteem can indicates adolescents’ positive or negative evaluation towards the self under these changes. In fact, self-esteem acts as a protective mechanism from problematic psychosocial outcomes such
(Galtung, 1969) ‘Initially seen as driven by the basest of motives or lurking criminal instinct, the rioting crowd in history has been elevated in more recent works to the status of a social group with its own distinctive identity, interests and aspirations. The historians studying popular violence now looks beyond the blood-shed to ask why and how a riot happened, to see not just the catastrophe and chaos, but its underlying meaning and structure’ (Das; 1993:1). According
difficult to be estranged from one’s native culture. A desire to establish an identity in a new culture appears to be desirable and difficult. Bharathi Mukharji focuses on the quest for identity of the diasporic women and shows the varied concept of identity among the sisters of the same family. The fact that disassociation from culture is not necessary to resolve identity crisis, and a woman can establish an identity of her own within the cultural framework is highlighted. Key Words:
Much scientific research has been done about twins and their families, looking into how the people surrounding the twins feel about them, but there is little literature that examines a twin’s experience of being a twin. According to (Dictionary.com:2012) the definition of a twin is “either of two persons or things closely related to or closely resembling each other from the same birth.” It is this definition which explains what the experience of being a twin is like, “closely related”, although
association with nature. Looking at those who play a crucial part in forging this identity such as government institutions, corporate businesses and individuals it will become clear that there are inconsistencies regarding this association. The 1920s and the impact of prohibitionists, the reduction of British control over Canada through the 1930s, and a reinvigoration of the connection between nature and national identity to avoid overt Americanisation from the 1970s in an increasingly globalised world
Identity and Language The concept of identity has been thoroughly debated, discussed, and theorized throughout the years. However, what is identity ? The concept in its self is elusive and hard to pinpoint down to one exact definition. One definition about identity that is easier to grasp is that it exists as your ‘self’ seen throughout your day to day interactions both verbally and physically. A persons’ identity is built, molded, and continuously fine-tuned through social culture, ethnicity,
Because it is virtually impossible to control the desires and interests a person has, the impact of negative peer influences must be counteracted in a different way. Peer influence is one of the largest contributing factors in the likelihood of an adolescent taking part in risky behaviors; therefore, I believe that adolescents can reduce the potential for risky behaviors by choosing friend groups that encourage healthy behaviors and decision-making. Topical Support: A peer group can be defined as
Given the diversity of our country, it has become increasingly important for therapists to increase their cultural competence when it comes to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients in counseling and therapy. Understanding one’s cultural identity is essential to tailor treatments that reflect their cultural attitudes and ultimately increase response rates. Also, understanding cultural differences could help explain differences in rates substance use, which may be considered sacred in their
(generally speaking, the social class of the participants in any communication) also affect their use of language. These participants (of different social classes have social networks and constitute various social groups) express their social identity –e.g. gendered identity-through discourse. Discourse communities and speech communities: Discourse community is a key notion
5. Crisis in Identity vs Crisis in Role Confusion Being in the fifth stage which are called the adolescence, can be very demanding and depressing for adolescents to find out their true identity and personality. Depressed or stress can cause teens to have memory problems, problems to concentrate, only seeing the negative ones, often worrying about themselves or other people. It can also affect their physical body such as having diarrhea or constipation, chest pain, nausea, dizziness or