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Finding the Authentic Self in a Communal Culture: Developmental Goals in Emerging Adulthood
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Scharf, Miri; Mayseless, Ofra – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2010
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…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Self Concept, Well Being, Young Adults