Adolescence and Identity: A Case Study

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The paper describes how, for Sammy, an individual between childhood and adulthood, life seems to lack meaning. The paper relates that Sammy doesn't know who he is, he has a low opinion of himself and his abilities and he has a lot of anger inside that he doesn't know how to express in a productive way. The paper focuses on three areas: how Sammy can find out who he is, how he can improve his self-esteem and how he and his parents can improve their relationship especially in the area of conflict management.

From the Paper:

"Adolescence is a time for transformation. During the teen years, the child transforms him or herself into an adult. It is not an easy time, and when you think about it, the task is huge. The individual often doesn't know what to expect. A sense of identity is not yet fully developed. Although the person has lots of strong feelings and emotions to deal with, he or she may not understand them very well, which makes it harder to grow and change."

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