Applying Erikson's Identity v. Role Confusion

Applying Erikson's Identity v. Role Confusion

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Essential Question: What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

Directions: Answer the questions below

What are the most popular kids in school like? Describe what qualities they usually possess in at least three sentences.

What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

• This stage that we are learning about this week is apart of the same 5th stage you learned last week

• In society now, the adolescent stage is lasting longer, well into the 20s

• Overall in your future studies you will likely see the stage referred to as identity vs role confusion

• It's connected to both group and individual identity that occurs during early and late adolescents.

• Last chapter we focused on group identity & this week the focus will be on individual identity

What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

This stage explains how teens& young adults personality can be influenced by attempting to establish a defined personal identity in a world of many identities and pressure to conform.

What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

• On the Identity side of this psychological conflict, teens/young adults who can form a strong sense of who they are will feel more in control of their lives and act more independently.

• However, if a person ending their teenage/young adult years still suffers from role confusion—unsure of who they are and how they fit into society—they will remain as adults confused and insecure about themselves, depending on others for much of their lives.

What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

Attending middle/high school helps teens form definite identities, but it can also cause role confusion.

What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

• Especially now, students feel the pressure of:

• friends

• cliques

• social media

• overbearing parents

• academics

• & much more to become a specific individual.

What is Identity v. Role Confusion?

The ability to figure out who you are in this sea of confusion is probably one of the most important tests in your life.

We will be sorting through the confusion to find out who you truly are!

Popularity Contest!

As you know well, popularity is often a big thing. Read the descriptions on the next slide and determine who you think would be the most popular in this school. Read all of the following descriptions first and then on the following slides evaluate the people with a 1-4 rating, 1 being the most popular and 4 being the least popular. We will discuss your ratings later!

• Bill is a star athlete on the football team. In school he slacks off and falls asleep, barely passing his classes. Despite his lack of effort, Bill is very active in his church and sings in the choir.

• Deanna constantly can be found gossiping with friends at lunch, making fun of the appearances of other students. She is also a member of NHS, serving as Vice President of the group. She often helps out in the community with service projects.

• Lindsey is a leader in the Technology club at her school. She spends hours outside of school playing Minecraft and other video games. When she shows up at parties she can be a little wild.

• Rob tries hard in school, but still struggles to earn C’s. Outside of school, Rob plays the guitar in a band he and his friends created. He also helps out on the family farm.

Poll

Bill is a star athlete on the football and basketball team. In school he slacks off and often falls asleep, barely passing his classes. Despite his lack of effort at school, Bill is very active in his church and sings in the choir.

• 1 - Most Popular

• 2 - Popular

• 3 - Unpopular

• 4 - Least Popular

Poll

Deanna constantly can be found gossiping with friends at lunch, making fun of the appearances of other students. She is also a member of NHS, serving as Vice President of the group. She often helps out in the community with service projects.

• 1 - Most Popular

• 2 - Popular

• 3 - Unpopular

• 4 - Least Popular

Poll

Lindsey is a leader in the Technology club at her school. She spends hours outside of school playing Minecraft and other video games. When she shows up at parties she can be a little wild.

• 1 - Most Popular

• 2 - Popular

• 3 - Unpopular

• 4 - Least Popular

Poll

Rob tries hard in school, but still struggles to earn C’s. Outside of school, Rob plays the guitar in a band he and his friends created. He also helps out on the family farm.

• 1 - Most Popular

• 2 - Popular

• 3 - Unpopular

• 4 - Least Popular

Exploring Cliques

Think about and discuss the different cliques that are common in schools. Look at each photo and then answer the following questions.

1. What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?
2. How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?
3. Does this group exist at this school?

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JOCKS

1.What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?

2.How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?

3.Does this group exist at this school?

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MEAN GIRLS

1.What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?

2.How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?

3.Does this group exist at this school?

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NERDS

1.What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?

2.How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?

3.Does this group exist at this school?

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HIPSTERS

1.What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?

2.How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?

3.Does this group exist at this school?

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FARMERS/HICKS

1.What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?

2.How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?

3.Does this group exist at this school?

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GANGSTER

1.What behaviors and beliefs are often associated with this group?

2.How could being a member of this group positively or negatively impact your future adult life?

3.Does this group exist at this school?