Ego-Identity Formation in Adolescence and Early Adulthood: Theory and Measurement

The Objective Measure of Ego-Identity Status is a 24 item self-report measure of identity formation. This book summarizes the theoretical foundation for the construction of this psychological measure of identity. The nature of identity formation, the process of socialization, the theory of identity formation, and the validation evidence for the Objective Measure of Ego-Identity Status are provided in this text. New ly validated items and scoring protocol are provided in the book. A history of research over 30 years is summarized in this thorough overview of the development of this instrument for use with adolescents and young adults. A must text for anyone studying identity development in adolescence and emerging adulthood.