•LASA 2
Identity Formation
•We have
learned that adolescence is a time of transition between childhood and
adulthood. A critical milestone of this stage is the ability to successfully
achieve a sense of identity. Around the world, there are different rites of
passage to mark the transition to adulthood. In the United States, this might
include obtaining a driver’s license, landing one’s first job, senior prom, or
high school graduation. In this assignment, we will explore the role that
family and society play in the development of the individual’s sense of self.
•ByMonday, April 6, 2015, createtwo documents for parents of minority teens 1) A 9–12-slide
PowerPoint presentation (complete with speaker’s notes) and 2) an accompanying
1–2-page handout/flier in Word document or PDF format. Be sure that both
illustrate the following:
•Describe
common rites of passage from two cultures around the world and compare them to
a common American rite of passage. Possible resources might includeNational Geographic and theArgosy
University Online Library.
•Compare
and contrast these rites to common US rites of passage. Do they coincide with
the physical, cognitive, orsocioemotional changes taking place
at this age? Describe which specific changes (physical, cognitive, orsocioemotional) they
coincide with. Does this explain their importance in a particular culture?
•How might
such a social ritual, such as a rite of passage, influence the identity
formation process of adolescents?
•In light
of Erikson and Marcia’s theories, discuss how the process of identity
development is affected when the adolescent belongs to a minority group
(racial, ethnic, sexual, or religious). Be sure to explain these theories and
how they apply to identity development.
•Summarize
research from at least two peer-reviewed* studieson the
effect of minority status on identity development, ensuring you describe the
main findings of the study as well as the research methods used to study the
topic.
•Apply the
information you gathered from the online notes, textbook, and research articles
to provideat least three practical
recommendations for what the family, school, and community can do
to ease the process for adolescents.
•*Peer-reviewed
means an article from a reputable journal, which can be found in theArgosy
University Online Library. Peer reviewed indicates that other professionals in
the field have reviewed and deemed it worthy of publication, in contrast to
much if what we find online: someone posting something he or she wants to,
without someone else verifying that the research methods were rigorous enough
and the study is valid.Use your textbook and course lectures
as your primary resources, as well as articles from theArgosy University Online Library. If you must
supplement from a website, do NOT use .coms. Instead, look for .org, .gov, and sometimes .edu for more reputable sources. Never use Wikipedia or
about.com.
•This
assignment is worth 300 points and will be evaluated according to the rubric.
Study the rubric carefully before you start work and refer to it periodically
to complete this assignment.
•ByMonday, April 6, 2015, deliver the
slideshow and the handout/flier to theM5:
Assignment 1Dropbox.
