lecture 3 - Identity

Question 1

Define identity

Answer 1

a key developmental task for adolescence and is viewed as socially constructed mental constructs with a force for action

Question 2

How does identity foreclosure occur

Answer 2

When we refuse to explore other options and choose to follow the innate identity given to us by our parents .
Or commit to ideologies without exploring meaningful alternatives first

Question 3

Why does identity foreclosure happen in sport

Answer 3

Spending extensive time in sport with those with similar beliefs aspirations and goals with continual recognition for sporting accomplishments leading to the isolation.

Question 4

Define athletic identity

Answer 4

The degree to which an individual identifies with the athlete role
properties: descriptive characteristics of athletic identity
processes; dynamic elements that act/change identity
products; outcomes when athletic identity plays a major role

Question 5

What is the impact of athletic identity on academics

Answer 5

Less academic commitment, therefore decreased adjustment to transitions, burnout is more likely due to increased expectations and pressure to be successful.

Question 6

Define ego strength and identity

Answer 6

Identity; developed via human interactions and how individuals become more conscious of themselves
strength; becoming more competent in all areas of life

Question 7

Explain Erikson’s model

Answer 7

adolescence is identity vs role confusion, adolescents need to go through identity crises to form identity

Question 8

Expand on marcia

Answer 8

4 areas in which an adolescent can go through
Identity diffusion; doesn’t seem to know or care about their identity and therefore aren’t actively exploring
Identity foreclosure; premature identity formation
moratorium; actively exploring options whilst differing commitments
achievement; explored alternatives and committed

Question 9

Define a dual career

Answer 9

Requirement for athletes to initiate, develop and finalize a elite sporting career as a part of life long career
can be either sporting school, home school fitted around training or normal school with training fitted around it

Question 10

3 different paths an athlete can go down

Answer 10

Linear - only sporting career
convergent - sporting career with other activities and sport is superior
Parallel - sport and other = important

Question 11

Benefits of dual careers

Answer 11

Great life balance by limiting identity foreclosure and provides emotional and social adjustment

Question 12

Negatives of dual careers

Answer 12

Time demands, fatigue and motivation losses