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Identity Formation in Adolescents., 2002.
A look at the social problems of identity formation for adolescents.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper describes the process of identity formation in minority ethnic group adolescents, discusses the special difficulties experienced by various ethnic group members, and examines what society can do to help ease the process for these adolescents.
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The Theory of Identity Formation Applied to the Amish, 2001.
A look at Erik Erikson's "Theory of Identity Formation" and how it can be used to better understand the Amish culture.
7,925 words (approx. 31.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 171.95
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This paper crosses disciplines of psychology and sociology/anthropology. It uses Erik Erikson?s famous "Theory of Identity Formation" to try and make sense of Amish culture. It examines social and psychological aspects of Amish life from birth to death. It finds that Erikson?s theory works well and is substantiated by Amish life?especially Amish adolescence.
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"With this paper I am concerned with observing Old Order Amish Society (primarily in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania) through an Eriksonian framework of identity formation. His epigenetic cycle, the Eight Stages of Man, will be played out using Amish social customs and practices extracted from numerous literary sources, though most predominantly from John Hostetler?s Amish Society. Of particular interest, and most emphasized, is the fifth epigenetic stage?the identity crisis. To expedite a resolution during this adolescent phase, Erikson prescribes a psychological ?moratorium? which corresponds directly to the seemingly peculiar Amish practice of relaxing behavioral standards of teenagers. In order not to misrepresent individual identity as collective identity writ small, the notion of Amish personhood is later invoked, although is more briefly discussed. The successful resolution of an adolescent?s identity crisis seems to coincide with the decision to enter the church, which, marked by the baptism ceremony, signifies attainment of full personhood. Despite that Erikson?s notion of identity is predicated upon a fairly determinant and universalistic psychobiological trajectory, and therefore of limited utility for comparative studies, it is believed useful here as an analytic tool for understanding Amish development given their strong cultural identity and social dictates of personal behavior."
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Adolescent Identity Development, 2007.
Reviews two articles about identity formation in adolescence: "The Development of the Sense of Self in Adolescence" by A. Blasi and K. Milton and "Styles of Identity Formation in Early and Middle Adolescence" by H. Flum.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines and compares "The Development of the Sense of Self in Adolescence" by A. Blasi and K. Milton and "Styles of Identity Formation in Early and Middle Adolescence" by H. Flum, which both explore different adolescent identity styles and how they are formed. The paper points out that both articles are influenced by Erik Erikson's concept of the development of personality during adolescence. The paper also explains that Flum explores styles of identity within the framework of a number of issues, which concern adolescents at different age levels and represent the intrapersonal and interpersonal facets of the adolescent's experience; whereas, Blasi and Milton clarify an adolescent's sense of self, which underlies the experience of their evolving identity.
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"Flum (1994) results were categorized based on Marcia's ego-identity statuses. These showed whether the participant demonstrated identity diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, diffused type of moratorium and a less-diffused type of moratorium. The participants who fit into the identify diffusion category showed high external orientation and low decisiveness. The lower SES group had the most extreme cases of identity diffusion. The results for sex differences showed that 8 out of 10 of the extreme identity cases where males. There was no difference found for age for participants with extreme identity diffusion and the extreme non diffusion participants."
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Adolescence and Identity: A Case Study, 2008.
A case study of the identity issues facing an adolescent boy, Sammy.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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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.
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"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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Ethnic Identity Development, 2007.
This paper examines the identity development of ethnic minority adolescents.
1,002 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how adolescence is a crucial stage in life for the formation of identity. The paper shows how important it is for differences among ethnically diverse adolescents to be understood and addressed by influential figures in their lives, such as parents, teachers and clinicians. The paper examines the relationships between ethnicity and identity status and the effect that parents have on the identity development of Latino and African-American adolescents.
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"As cited by Torres (2004), the 2000 census reported a dramatic increase in Latinos in the United States, making them the largest minority group in the nation. Between the years 1990 and 2000, the Latino population in the United States increased by 57.9%, which was the greatest increase of any ethnic or racial group in the United States. This dramatic increase results in a more diverse population, including that observed among adolescents in school and community settings. Therefore it is important that appropriate and effective resources be available for ethnically diverse adolescents in order to facilitate healthy identity development."
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Identity in Complex Societies, 2003.
A look at how individuals develop gender identity as well as how this identity is formed with reference to models such as those of Freud and Erikson.
1,707 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines how formation and sustainment of identity in society is dependant on the theory of the sociologist. It shows how there is a general agreement that it develops from an individual?s childhood and also depends on how influential parents and peers are especially throughout adolescence. It discusses how the development of gender can be seen as starting out as biological with parents treating the child as the sex their hormones and chromosomes have determined and how the environment and culture could change this. It looks at how this can lead to the emergence of transsexuals in society who think their ?true? gender is not their biological one.
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"Other factors such as nationality also lead to an individual?s identity. Jean Phinney (1989) carried out a study on ethnic minority groups in the United States. She found that ethnic identity develops during adolescence starting with a lack of concern of their nationality followed by curiosity in their group?s history and customs which leads to a sense of belonging to their group and a development of distinct ethnic self-concept. Phinney found that this differed on the individual and it is also possible that others in society influence this. For example if the mainstream group in which the minority lives amongst in society celebrates certain customs the minority group may also take part in these possibly due to degrees of commerciality in contemporary society."
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Spiritual Formation, 2008.
Looks at spiritual formation as a way of growing in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
3,470 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper defines spiritual formation as the work of forming and transforming by the Holy Spirit in the process of an inward understanding of information and experiences in an individual to develop one's character in the likeness of Christ. The paper then discusses the following components of spiritual formation: knowing and loving God, knowing and loving ourselves, knowing and loving our neighbors, and being mindful of the presence of God in our daily routine. In addtion, the paper provides an overview of the goals, dynamics, components and roles of spiritual formation.
Table of Contents:
Goals of Spiritual Formation
Components of Spiritual Formation
Dynamics of Spiritual Formation
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Spiritual Formation
The Role of the Individual in Spiritual Formation
The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation in Individuals in Community
Conclusion
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"The first component of spiritual formation is to know and love God. If we do not know someone intimately, we cannot love that person. It is the same with our relationship to God. Unless we know God intimately and personally, we only love an image or concept that we have of God and not God Himself. Often this perception or concept of God is based on our concept of our earthly father and our relationship with him. The only way we can come to know God by reading His Word, by building a relationship with His Son, appreciating His creation, using quiet time in prayer and meditation, and by listening to Him through silence, dreams, and visions."
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Sociology, Psychology and Identity, 2006.
Examines the social and psychological concept of identity.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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Sociology refers to the scientific study of society, while psychology refers to the study of individuals. However, psychology can be aptly described as the study of the mind. Conventionally, "identity" was a personal quality. Erik Erikson, personality psychologist, discovered the term 'identity crisis' in the framework of personal human development when he talked about the ontological suspicions facing the adolescent self. This term, however, got shifted to sociology by taking into account the personal characteristics of groups. This paper explores the concept of identity with regard to youth, human behavior and work place behaviors.
Paper Outline:
Social and Psychological Concept of Identity
Identity in Relation to Youth
Identity in Relation to Human Behavior
Identity in Relation to Human Behavior in the World of Work
Conclusion
References
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"Every adolescent tries to find his identity. Adolescence is a psychological phase as well as a socio-cultural phenomenon. Three theorists focus on the identity of youth. Erikson, through the ego-psychological theory, deals with youth as a stage of identity crisis. Marcia relates identity with the obligations of later adolescence: work, occupation, political orientation and he differentiate diverse kinds of types or typologies of adolescents. Erich Fromm concentrates on the socialization of an individual from the viewpoint of his or her struggle for independence; according to him, each individual tries to generate his own identity."
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Violence and Adolescents, 2002.
Identifies characteristics of the lives of adolescents that are linked to violent behaviors in school environments.
6,582 words (approx. 26.3 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 151.95
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The primary research question that investigated through the conduct of this research paper was: Are there specific characteristics of the lives of adolescents that are linked to violent behaviors in school environments, and, if so, what are these characteristics? Three hypotheses were formulated and tested in this study. Firstly, adolescents from dysfunctional and functional families are characterized by a higher frequency of violent offending in school than persons from stable families; secondly, adolescents who use illegal drugs are characterized by a higher frequency of violent offending in school than students who do not use such drugs; and, thirdly, adolescents who are affiliated with street gangs are characterized by a higher frequency of violent offending in school than students with no such affiliations.
The major conclusion drawn from the study findings was that violent behavior on the part of adolescents in school environments are linked directly to characteristics of the lives of adolescents. A second conclusion drawn was that the sociological theory of interaction is useful in explaining adolescent violent behavior. The paper includes tables.
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"Crime, especially violent criminal behavior, by teenagers is a major social and criminal justice problem in the contemporary United States (Brantly & DiRosa, 1994). In the face of numerous initiatives from all levels of government, however, criminal and violent behavior has continued to increase in frequency. A wide variety of explanations are offered for this phenomenon; however, few such explanations have proved valid over the long-term (Wilson, 1994). One explanation offered for the increase in juvenile criminal and violent behavior is desensitization."
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The Effects of Home Relocation on Adolescents, 2006.
An analysis of the effects of relocating home on adolescents.
1,426 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper analyzes effects of relocating the family home on the family unit, and how adolescents in particular are sensitive to such changes in their lives. The paper examines how because adolescents are experiencing a time of greater turmoil in their lives, without the additional stresses of moving to a new location, one must carefully evaluate the need for relocation. The paper extrapolates that it can be expected that relocation will have more harmful effects on adolescents low on family harmony, adolescents exposed to inconsistent disciplinary practices, and adolescents having weak attachments to parents. The paper concludes that the negative effects relocation can have on an adolescent include weakened attachment to family and school, lowered self-confidence and less willingness to participate in uncertain situations, and behavioral problems.
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"If an adolescent is having difficulties with peers at school and the family moves to a new school district where the adolescent is able to make friends easily, a positive change in behavior and school performance will most likely be seen. However, it is important to understand that the positive change would most likely have occurred by simply transferring the child to a new school and remaining in the same home location."
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Adolescents with Gaucher?s Disease, 2004.
Study on adolescents with Gaucher's Disease, with an attempt to understand the self in relation to the disease from an Erik Erikson perspective.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper presents a study on understanding the adolescent experiences in relation to Gaucher?s Disease. The hypotheses for the study are ?Adolescents with Gaucher?s Disease have a different perspective of the self than adolescents not diagnosed with a chronic illness? and ?Adolescents with Gaucher?s Disease perceive friendships and social interactions differently than adolescents who do not have a chronic illness?. In relation to the hypotheses, the study concentrates more on understanding how identity or self in adolescence is being affected by the Gaucher's Disease.
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"People think of themselves as optimists or pessimists, and this is a reflection of our personality traits in opposites. The questions of being emotional or unemotional, dependent or independent, aggressive or passive, leader or follower, adventurous or cautious are also marks of these opposing traits. Most of these are natural inborn temperaments, but some of the characteristics of man like the feelings of competence or inferiority, and appearances as learned are based on the support and challenges faced by us during growing up. Erik Erickson explored this concept thoroughly. Though he had a great influence of Freud, the existence of ego from birth, and that behavior not being totally defensive were also his beliefs. He studied Sioux Indians on a reservation, and this made him aware of the great influence of culture on behavior. This made him place a lot of stress on the external world, like war and depression."
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Spiritual Formation, 2006.
Presents a personal plan to develop spiritual formation in leadership.
2,213 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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According to this paper, restoring and renovating the spirit in Christ is the key to controlling the undesired part of human nature and making good leadership decisions. The paper explores a plan for spiritual formation by explaining the understanding of human nature, outlining how the author plans to develop basic human aspects and by addressing spiritual formation in leadership.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
My Understanding of the Nature of People
Personal Spiritual Formation Plan
Thought
Feelings
Will and Character
Body
Social Dimension
Soul
Spiritual Formation and Leadership
Conclusion
References
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"To help regulate my thought landscape, I will continue to concentrate on Jesus. I can do this by using Willard's Vision-Intention-Means (VIM) structure (Willard, 2002). First, I will constantly work on maintaining my personal vision of the Servant-Leader that I would like to be in Christ. Next, I will mediate and pray to ask God's help in giving me the strength to act on my intention of being a Christ-like Servant-Leader. Finally, I will carry out my plan for reaching my vision. Studying, learning, and applying my knowledge in real-world application will be my means for development as a Servant-Leader."
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Sleep Patterns Of Adolescents, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal seeking the relationship of sleep deprivation and early school starts and an extensive literature review exploring the sleep patterns of adolescents.
3,335 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper explains that the tendency of adolescents to stay up later at night and sleep later in the morning, as compared to prepubescent children and adults, is not caused by choice but rather a natural circadian phase delay experienced by adolescents. The author points out that the ability to effectively interact with peers while learning and processing novel information may be diminished in many sleep-deprived adolescents. The paper states that a series of surveys and questionnaires will be used to gather relevant data will be gathered from parents, teachers and school administrators exploring the negative relationship of early start times and the health and well-being of adolescents. Chart and table.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Methods and Procedures
Introduction
Literature Review
Data Collection
Data Analysis Procedure
Design of the Study
Research Questions
Sample and Population
Instrumentation
Conclusion
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"Approximately every 90-minute during sleep, the brain goes through four stages of sleep, from light sleep to deep sleep. The most important stage is Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, also called "the dream stage." As you sleep, your brain become aware of the situation and take measures to solve it. Schools are to provide all students with knowledge and the opportunity to achieve regardless of limitations. Schools need to ensure good conditions in which learning takes place. If schools opened later, it would help the grades, attitudes and health of the students."
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Violence in the Media and the Effect on Children and Adolescents, 2006.
An examination of the relationship between exposure to violent television and video games and the development of aggression in children and adolescents.
2,878 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper examines the amount and types of violence children and adolescents are exposed to, and whether there is a relationship between this exposure and the development of aggression in children and adolescents. The paper explains that thousands of research studies have demonstrated that exposure to violent television and video games tends to lead to the development of aggression in some children and adolescents, however there is no simple causal relationship, i.e. we cannot say for sure that exposure to such violence will lead to aggressive behavior. The paper notes that multiple variables have an impact, such as age and gender of the child, and level of mediation done by parents, and that different media have different effects. In conclusion, the paper shows that research has established that exposure to television and video game violence can lead to the development of aggression in children and adolescents and such exposure tends to desensitize them to violence, and dis-inhibit them from committing acts of violence.
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"Violence on television is the most commonly experienced exposure to violence in the lives of most children. While it is common knowledge that there is a great deal of violence on television, it is important to bear in mind that there are many different kinds of violence on television. For example, some shows feature human actors, acting out brutally violent acts, such as murder, rape and torture. While these may not be intended for young children, the reality is that many such children have access to them. At the other extreme, even cartoons usually portray at least some violence. Often this is extreme violence, such as pianos dropping on heads. However, the characters usually do not bleed or die, and they are in any event clearly fictional, so one might expect that the impact is not as great as graphic violence with human actors."
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Adolescents Romance, 2006.
This paper discusses psychological interventions to be used by adolescents as coping strategies when involved in issues of love, sex and relationships.
4,890 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 54 sources, APA, $ 124.95
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This paper explains that research into adolescent romance established that this behavior (1) is normative, (2) does not exist in a developmental vacuum (3) can be transformative and (4) that sex and romance can be dangerous. The author points out that all of the discussed intervention programs to reduce adolescent stress in romantic and sexual relationships, such as education, skill-development, relationship development and opportunity prerequisite, have been found to be somewhat useful. The paper relates that, at the same time that an educational method might be extremely beneficial for some subjects, such as averting the transmission of sexual diseases, it might be less practical in other situations, such as the avoidance of violent relationships.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Differentiating Between Healthy and Dysfunctional Romantic Relationships Isn't Going to be Easy
Current Themes in the Study of Adolescent Romantic Behavior
Romance Is a Normative Component of Adolescence
Adolescent Romance Does Not Exist in a Developmental Vacuum
Romantic Relations Can Be Transformative
Sex and Romance Can Be Dangerous
Practical Implications
Research Questions
Conclusion
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"An additional motive for analyzing dyads is that when a crisis among romantic allies arises, it is regularly the product of a compound interpersonal procedure. We have to grow a more lucid awareness of how associates strengthen one another's troubling actions (Paul, 2003). For instance, the choice to have unguarded sex is affected by the outlooks and values of both the associates. Furthermore, when fighting takes place among romantic partners, it is habitually mutual. These annotations propose that researchers have to cautiously reflect on how interpersonal developments possibly could play a part in the incidence of unsafe action."
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