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Adolescence, 9/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas, Dallas

The Self and Identity

Web Links (Referenced in Text Margins)

Concepts of Person and Self
(http://www.canisius.edu/~gallaghr/pi.html)

Extensive links to web sites that explore philosophical and psychological ideas about the person and self.
Recent and Forthcoming Books on the Self
(http://www.wfu.edu/~leary/self/books.htm)

A number of books on the self, including titles on self-esteem and identity, are provided, are referenced.
International Society for Self and Identity
(http://www.wfu.edu/~leary/self/self.htm)

This scholarly association focuses on improving the scientific study of the self. Includes links to related sites.
Hazel Markus Talks about Selfways
(http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/stanfordtoday/ed/9807/9807fea501.shtml)

Leading self theorist and researcher Hazel Markus discusses ideas about what she calls "selfways," the way people become separate, unique individuals.
Culture and the Self
(http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis/web/vortex/display?slug=cult&date... )

This article examines Hazel Markus' research and other aspects of culture-self links.
An Adolescent Talks About Self Esteem
(http://www.colorado.edu/journals/standards/V6N1/EDUCATION/paiz.html)

Exploring Self-Esteem Research
(http://askeric.org/Eric/)

This web connection will take you to the Sear ERIC Database. Type in "self-esteem" and you will be able to access numerous research articles on self-esteem.
Self-Esteem Websites
(http://www.go.com/WebDir/Self_esteem?lk=noframes&svx=related)

Connections to a number of websites with information on self-esteem provided.
Building Self-Esteem
(http://www.ashland.com/education/self-esteem/best_shot.html)

A number of individuals, many of whom are high school students, talk about what self-esteem is, the level of their self-esteem, and other dimensions of self-esteem.
Improving Young Adolescents' Self-Esteem
(http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1984/5/84.05.06.x.html)

A unit form the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute that focuses on raising self-esteem of young adolescents.
Exploring Identity
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/n/x/nxd10/adolesce.htm)

Many aspects of identity, including parenting styles and identity, ethnic identity development, and gender and identity development are examined; various aspects of self-esteem are also discussed.
The Society for Research on Identity Formation
(http://www.louisville.edu/org/srif/)

This professional organization is devoted to theory, research, and applications in improving our understanding of identity formation.
Identity Development
(http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/development.html)

Identity Development
(http://www.net.caen.it/psicologia/eng_mm_1.htm)

Identity Development in Literature
(http://borg.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall94/Stringer.html)

Novels are explored for their insights about adolescent identity development, especially those of Robert Cormier.
Identity Status Research
(http://ericir.syr.edu/Eric)

This connection transports you to the Search ERIC Database. Type in "identity status" and you will be able to read about a number of studies on identity status.
Exploring Ethnic Identities
(http://xroads.virginia.edu/~YP/ethnic.html)

An Adolescent Talks About Ethnic Identity
(http://www.youthradio.org/YouthRAdio98/commentary/diversity.html (DELETED by Santrock))

Ethnic Identity
(http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/CGuanipa/ethnic.htm)

Ethnic Identity Research
(http://askeric.org/Eric/)

This connection will take you to the Search ERIC Database. Type in "ethnic identity and you will be able to read about a number of articles on ethnic identity.
Cultural Identity in Canada
(http://www.media-awareness.ca/eng/issues/cultural/)

At this web site, you can read about multiculturalism in Canada and how Canadians define their cultural identity.
Cultural Identity in Canada
(http://www.media-awareness.ca/eng/issues/cultural/issues/national.htm)

At this web site, you can read about multiculturalism in Canada and how Canadians define their cultural identity.
Identity, Ethnicity, Religion, and Political Violence
(http://www.unrisd.org/)

Explore the formation of ethnic identities in a changing world.
Research on Gender and Identity
(http://askeric.org/Eric/)

At this Search ERIC Database web site, type in the words "gender and identity" and you will be able to access information about a number of articles on this topic.
Some Developmental Models of Girls and Women
(http://www.ncrw.org/digest/wellesley.htm)

Read about many aspects of women's issues at this site.
Intimacy
(http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/n/x/nxd10/adolesce.htm)

Explore a number of aspects of intimacy, including its development, sex differences, family influences, and other dimensions.
Loneliness
(http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/loneline.htm)

Shyness
(http://www.shyness.com)

Extensive links to information about many aspects of shyness, including books on shyness and a discussion of shyness in the Encyclopedia of Mental Health.