How adulthood relates to self-concept – the perspective of uncertainty-identity theory
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https://doi.org/10.15503/onis2024.75.86Keywords:
self-concept clarity, attributes of adulthood, identity, emerging adulthood, uncertainty-identity theoryAbstract
Aim. This paper attempts to demonstrate that achieving objective attributes of adulthood is associated with higher clarity of self-concept. The postponement of adulthood is presented as a threat to the development of a stable and adaptive identity.
Methods. In total, 504 people participated in the study. The participants were so-called "young adults" (18-25 years) in the stage of emerging adulthood. An Adult Social Roles and Tasks Questionnaire (KRZD) and the Polish adaptation of the Self-Concept Clarity Scale (SCCS) were used to measure the variables.
Results. Results showed a significant positive correlation between objectives attributes of adulthood and self-concept clarity (r = 0,17; p < 0,001), thus confirming the hypothesis.
Conclusions. This study offers novel insights into understanding the link between objective attributes of adulthood and self-concept clarity.
Keywords: self-concept clarity, attributes of adulthood, uncertainty-identity theory, emerging adulthood, identity
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