Too Much Go, Not Enough Slow: Navigating the Challenges of Adolescence

According to the German-American psychologist Erik Erikson,1 individuals are wrestling with their sense of identity during adolescence. This includes both vocation (purpose) and sexuality (reproduction): Who am I, and what can I be? Teenagers invent and reinvent themselves. They try to stand out, and they try to fit in. They may anguish over their body image as they develop secondary sex characteristics. They may experiment with drugs or engage in other risky behaviors. They compare their family ’s values to those of their peers and mentors.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research