Current Event Psychology Article Review
Adolescent Health
“Parents Can Play an Active Role in the Identity Formation of Their Adolescent Children”
Despite popular belief, when it comes to identity theory, adolescents are not the only factors involved in the formation of their development. A recent article published in Journal of Research on Adolescence shows that parents are active participants in the development of their child’s identity. Jonathan Ventura of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, along with Doctor Elli Schachter, studied parent’s who devoted time and effort to the thought of their child’s identity. Some of these parents even made changes in their own lives to do what is best for their child’s future identity. The parents thought about all aspects that could affect the identity of their children. They thought about the top approach to form a relationship with their children, the environment that was best suited to accommodate their hope of what their offspring will become, as well as how their children hope to see themselves. The thought process and planning made by the parents is rather extensive. There are many factors at play that parents must keep in mind. They have to consider social and cultural issues, the ethics involved in the matter, as well as personal dynamics relating to psychology. The goal of the parents wasn’t a mere attempt to force traditional roles and values onto their children. However, they were respectful to their child own values. Parents and teachers would be more aware, constructive, and active participant in the formation of their child’s identity if researchers extended the focus of identity to incorporate more participants accountable other than the single individual. This shifter focus would encourage parents to become more involved.
Wiley-Blackwell. "Parents Can Play An Active Role In The Identity Formation Of Their Adolescent
Children." ScienceDaily, 27 Aug. 2008. Web. 29 May 2013.
Addiction and Mental Health
Childhood Abuse Linked With Food
“Parents Can Play an Active Role in the Identity Formation of Their Adolescent Children”
Despite popular belief, when it comes to identity theory, adolescents are not the only factors involved in the formation of their development. A recent article published in Journal of Research on Adolescence shows that parents are active participants in the development of their child’s identity. Jonathan Ventura of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, along with Doctor Elli Schachter, studied parent’s who devoted time and effort to the thought of their child’s identity. Some of these parents even made changes in their own lives to do what is best for their child’s future identity. The parents thought about all aspects that could affect the identity of their children. They thought about the top approach to form a relationship with their children, the environment that was best suited to accommodate their hope of what their offspring will become, as well as how their children hope to see themselves. The thought process and planning made by the parents is rather extensive. There are many factors at play that parents must keep in mind. They have to consider social and cultural issues, the ethics involved in the matter, as well as personal dynamics relating to psychology. The goal of the parents wasn’t a mere attempt to force traditional roles and values onto their children. However, they were respectful to their child own values. Parents and teachers would be more aware, constructive, and active participant in the formation of their child’s identity if researchers extended the focus of identity to incorporate more participants accountable other than the single individual. This shifter focus would encourage parents to become more involved.
Wiley-Blackwell. "Parents Can Play An Active Role In The Identity Formation Of Their Adolescent
Children." ScienceDaily, 27 Aug. 2008. Web. 29 May 2013.
Addiction and Mental Health
Childhood Abuse Linked With Food