Running head: THEORIES OF ADOLESCENT AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT Theories of Adolescent and Identity Development Institution Affiliation Date 1 THEORIES OF ADOLESCENT AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT 2 Theories of adolescent Adolescent stage is the stage where teenagers start developing physical features like breasts, enlargement of the penis, growth of pubic hair, and sexual maturity (Kail and Cavanaugh, 2016). These changes are caused by the hormones. Identity development is where an individual’s personality is seen to persist at a stage in life and their characteristics are owned by them. Many theories have come up to show the relationship between adolescent and identity development. One of the most common theories is Erikson’s psychosocial theory of identity. The theory states that development has a set of stages in which it unfolds. This theory spans into adulthood unlike many other theories. Erikson’s psychosocial theory says that, the way persons resolve their crises will determine their identity and future development. The stages that are analysed in this theory are eight. Five stages are up to the ages of eighteen, and three years after 18 years of age. Attachment theory states that infants who learn about trust grow knowing the possibilities that life will present. The infants have a trusting relationship with their mothers and their personality shows confidence. Otherwise, a child who grows without trust grows to be confused. Social learning theory is based on sel ...
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