Who

Identity achievement

What is their major goal?

Peers

• New behaviors
• Explore different sides of their personality
• Interact with members of the opposite sex
• Physical appearance

WHO

This can be affected by:

• Relationships with family and peers
• The nature of the society
• The economic and political

circumstances of the times

Psychosocial Development

 Social behaviors are changing

 Friendships and social networks changing

 Becoming more independent

 Self-esteem is growing

 Mood swings

Are

You are not your circumstances.

Woman

Girlfriend

Sister

African American

Husband

You are not what you do.

Brother

Student

Mother

Father

Caucasian

Wife

Friend

YOU

You are not your beliefs or affiliations.

Employee

Daughter

Independent

Failure

Loser

Mentor

Passion

Dancer

Confident

Imaginative

Cool

A Dreamer

Animal Lover

An Explorer

Caring

Creative

Unique

Asian

Leader

Idiot

Best friend

Boyfriend

You are not your roles.

German

Son