Pembentukan Identitas Remaja di Yogyakarta

Abstract

Context has been identified as an important factor of identity formation among adolescents. The aim of this study was to understand adolescent identity formation component in Indonesian context especially in Yogyakarta, considering gender differences, age groups, and correlation between components as well. This study involved 450 Indonesian adolescents aged 12-21 years (225 boys and 225 girls) that constituted of early, middle, and late adolescents. This study used Identity Style Inventory to assess identity style (informational, normative, and diffuse-avoidant), Utrecht-Management of Identity Commitments Scale to assess the identity dimensions (commitment, in-depth exploration, and reconsideration of commitment), and Ego Identity Process Questionnaire to assess identity status (diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, and achievement). Results showed there were significant differences in identity styles, dimensions, and statuses by considering gender and age groups. The correlation between adolescent’s identity styles, dimensions, and statuses was also found in the Indonesian context.

Keywords

• identity dimensions
• identity formation
• identity status
• identity style