Relations between Social Anxiety and Identity Formation among Adolescents: Social Participation and Self-Esteem as Resilience Resources
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| Title: | Relations between Social Anxiety and Identity Formation among Adolescents: Social Participation and Self-Esteem as Resilience Resources |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Omer Levy Kardash (ORCID |
| Source: | Youth & Society. 2026 58(2):336-368. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 33 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Anxiety, Self Concept, Adolescents, Self Esteem, Resilience (Psychology), Parent Attitudes, Mothers, Peer Relationship, Social Life, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Israel |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, National Longitudinal Transition Study of Special Education Students |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0044118X251363275 |
| ISSN: | 0044-118X 1552-8499 |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the relationship between normal variations in adolescent social anxiety, as reported by both youths and their mothers, and three key factors of identity formation: commitment, in-depth exploration, and reconsideration of commitment. It also explored the moderating role of social participation and self-esteem in these relationships. Data from 186 mother-adolescent pairs revealed social anxiety negatively correlated with commitment and positively with reconsideration of commitment, especially when self-reported. The moderating effects of social participation and self-esteem varied based on the reporter of social anxiety, underscoring the importance of considering both perspectives. These findings contribute to our understanding of how socially anxious adolescents might struggle developing a cohesive identity and suggest potential interventions to support adolescents during this crucial period. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499085 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the relationship between normal variations in adolescent social anxiety, as reported by both youths and their mothers, and three key factors of identity formation: commitment, in-depth exploration, and reconsideration of commitment. It also explored the moderating role of social participation and self-esteem in these relationships. Data from 186 mother-adolescent pairs revealed social anxiety negatively correlated with commitment and positively with reconsideration of commitment, especially when self-reported. The moderating effects of social participation and self-esteem varied based on the reporter of social anxiety, underscoring the importance of considering both perspectives. These findings contribute to our understanding of how socially anxious adolescents might struggle developing a cohesive identity and suggest potential interventions to support adolescents during this crucial period. |
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| ISSN: | 0044-118X 1552-8499 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0044118X251363275 |
