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Finding the authentic self in a communal culture: Developmental goals in emerging adulthood
Author(s) -
Scharf Miri,
Mayseless Ofra
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cd.283
Subject(s) - socioemotional selectivity theory , psychology , collectivism , meaning (existential) , social psychology , self , psychology of self , developmental psychology , individualism , political science , law , psychotherapist
Finding and cultivating a sense of authentic self is an important life goal for emerging adults. In collectivist cultures, youngsters might need to distance themselves to find and discover their authentic selves separate of the expectations of society and significant others. Creating an autonomous time bubble that focuses on the present allows youngsters to forge a sense of personal meaning and authenticity that subsequently paves the way to reintegration into long‐term life goals. The results focusing on Israeli emerging adults demonstrate that a sense of authentic self plays a central role in their well‐being and socioemotional functioning. © Wiley Periodicals, Inc.