Marcia’s Identity Statuses

An apathetic state characterized by lack of both exploration and commitment.

• Identity Moratorium

• Identity Diffusion

• Identity Foreclosure

• Identity Confusion

When asked about his attitude toward nontraditional gender roles, Ahmad responded, "Oh, I don't know. It doesn't make much difference to me. I can take it or leave it."

• Identity Moratorium

• Identity achievement

• Identity Diffusion

• Identity foreclosure

They accept a ready-made identity chosen for them by authority figures - usually parents but sometimes teachers, religious leaders, or romantic partners.

• Crisis

• Identity Moratorium

• Identity Foreclosure

• Commitment

When asked how willing she would be to give up going into her chosen occupation if something better came along, Hasnah responded, "Well, I might, but I doubt it. I've thought long and hard about law as a career. I'm pretty certain it's for me"

• Identity foreclosure

• Identity Moratorium

• Identity Achievement

• Identity Diffusion

These individuals lack clear direction.

• Identity Achievement

• Crisis

• Commitment

• Identity Diffusion

Exploration without having reached commitment.

• Crisis

• Identity Diffusion

• Identity Confusion

• Identity Moratorium