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Differenzierung zwischen Identitätskrise und Identitätsdiffusion und ihre Bedeutung für die Behandlung

Translated title of the contribution: The Differentiation between Identity Crisis and Identity Diffusion and its Impact on Treatment
  • Susanne Schlüter-Müller
  • , Pamela A. Foelsch
  • , Maya K. Krischer
  • , Klaus Schmeck
  • , Anna E. Odom

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19 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The differentiation between an identity crisis, a transient phenomenon that usually results (after resolution) in a well-integrated identity with flexible and adaptive functioning, and an identity diffusion that is viewed as a basis for subsequent personality pathology, has a major impact on the selection of a treatment method. A new treatment method (Adolescent Identity Treatment, AIT), a modification of Transference Focused Psychotherapy, was developed to treat adolescents with identity diffusion in order to improve their relationships with friends, parents, and teachers and to help them acquire positive self-esteem, clarify life goals and establish a stable identity. In a case study we describe the basic approaches of AIT in assessment and treatment.
Translated title of the contributionThe Differentiation between Identity Crisis and Identity Diffusion and its Impact on Treatment
Original languageGerman
JournalPraxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie
Volume59
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)418-434
Number of pages17
ISSN0032-7034
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research areas and keywords

  • Social Work and Social Pedagogics
  • Adolescence
  • Adolescent identity treatment
  • Identity crisis
  • Identity diffusion
  • Personality disorder

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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