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Luyckx, K., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M., Goossens, L., & Berzonsky, M. D. (in press). Parental psychological control and dimensions of identity formation in emerging adulthood. Journal of Family Psychology.
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Longitudinal data were used to evaluate if parental psychological control would have a negative impact on identity formation. Perceived psychological control and four identity dimensions (i.e., commitment making, exploration in breadth, identification with commitment, and exploration in depth) were assessed five times in a college sample. Associations between psychological control and identity (i.e., negative associations with both commitment dimensions, and a positive association with exploration in breadth) were stable across time. Further, the developmental pathways of these constructs appeared to be correlated: increases in psychological control were associated with simultaneous decreases in both commitment dimensions. Finally, reciprocal effects were found: psychological control inhibited progress in both commitment dimensions, whereas exploration in breadth led to increased psychological control. Suggestions for helping emerging adults to approach the task of identity formation are provided. |
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