Identity in Adolescence 4e: The Balance between Self and Other (Adolescence and Society) explores the complex process of identity formation during adolescence and young adulthood through four theoretical perspectives. Authored by Laura Ferrer-Wreder, this fully revised fourth edition delves into the intersection of social and cultural forces with individual factors in understanding contemporary adolescents’ identity development. The book serves as a foundational resource for studying how adolescent identity forms and develops, with practical implications for intervention.

Presenting cutting-edge research and five entirely new chapters along with updates to three existing ones, this edition covers topics such as ethnic, sexual, and gender identity development; the role of technology in adolescence; and ongoing identity development beyond young adulthood. Essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in adolescent development, self and social identity within developmental psychology, social psychology, and clinical psychology, it also offers valuable insights for practitioners in child welfare, mental health services, social work, youth and community work, and counselling.

Published on July 18, 2019, with dimensions of 6.14 x 0.52 x 9.21 inches, the book has an ISBN-10 of 1138055603 and ISBN-13 of 978-1138055605, and consists of 212 print pages.