Perceived career parental support and identity development: a study on adolescents
Title | Perceived career parental support and identity development: a study on adolescents |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Zammitti A, Scuderi V, Russo A |
Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 27-46 |
Date Published | 10/2020 |
Publisher | Padova University Press |
Place Published | Padova, IT |
ISSN Number | 2282-2011 |
Keywords | career, career-related support, identity development, parental support, professional development |
Abstract | Identity development is a lifelong process that goes through a particularly important phase in adolescence; during this period young people are engaged in the identity development process and are committed to making important choices for their future. Parents can act as a support in making sure that these choices are made in line with their own interests and identity, thus contrib-uting to the general development of identity. In this study, we wanted to an-alyze how career support from parents is related to the development of iden-tity and if it could be a mediator between commitment and exploration in depth. The sample consists of 250 students aged between 12 and 17 years (M = 14.02, SD = 1.77) and the measures used are: Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS) and Parental career-related behaviors question-naire (PCB). Research findings with implications for practice will be discussed. |
URL | https://ijfs.padovauniversitypress.it/2020/1/3 |