Marcia's Theory.docx

Marcia’s Theory Foreclosure -individuals accept and do not question their parallel values - adhere to a formalized structure and never challenge the status quo

Moratorium - individuals start forming their identity through questioning their parental values - shift between indeciveness and authority - a transitional one that leads to identity achievement

Diffusion -

Individuals either reject or unable to engage effectively in any type of commitments Ignore the consequences of the decisions they make

Identity Achievement -

The outcome of a prolonged period of crisis o Embrace crisis since it is an indicator that your are travelling/developing Individuals make important decisions that lead to a strong commitment in setting objectives

Joselson Foreclosed Diffused Moratorium Achieved

Crisis [-] [-] [+] [+]

Commitment/Exploration [+] “Purveyors of heritage”  minamana [-]  “Lost” [-]  “daughters/sons of crisis” [+]  “payvers of the way”