A1 Journal article (refereed)
Identiteetin kehitys aikuisuudessa työn ja perheen elämänalueilla (2020)
Fadjukoff, P., Pulkkinen, L., & Kokko, K. (2020). Identiteetin kehitys aikuisuudessa työn ja perheen elämänalueilla. Psykologia, 55(4), 212-226.
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All authors or editors: Fadjukoff, Päivi; Pulkkinen, Lea; Kokko, Katja
Journal or series: Psykologia
ISSN: 0355-1067
eISSN: 2670-322X
Publication year: 2020
Volume: 55
Issue number: 4
Pages range: 212-226
Publisher: Suomen psykologinen seura
Publication country: Finland
Publication language: Finnish
Publication open access: Not open
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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93690
Additional information: Tutkimus on osa Lapsesta aikuiseksi -pitkittäistutkimusta.
Abstract
We explore the formation of identity in adulthood in the domains of work, intimate relationships, and parenting. As part of the Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study of Personality and Social Development, a semi-structured identity interview was conducted at the ages of 27, 36, 42 and 50 (N = 221–291). We determined the identity status of the subjects (diffuse, moratorium, foreclosure or achieved) for each of the three domains, and examined whether the identity status was related to the concurrent life situation. In young men at age 27, occupational identity moratorium was more typical for those without full-time employment. In women of the same age, intimate relationship identity moratorium was associated with a lack of a stable relationship. In 36-year-old men, childlessness was associated with a parental identity diffusion or moratorium. Later, the links emerged between life situation and identity diffusion: men without full-time work at 42 and women at 50 were more often diffuse in occupational identity; men and women without a stable relationship at age 50 were more often diffuse in intimate relationship identity; and childless women at age 42 were more often diffuse in parental identity.
Keywords: adulthood; identity (mental objects); work; couple relationship; parenthood; age; life situation; gender
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- Developmental Psychological Perspectives on Transitions at Age 60: Individuals Navigating Across the Lifespan
- Kokko, Katja
- Research Council of Finland
Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2020
JUFO rating: 2