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Exploring Psychometric Properties of The Extended Objective Measure of Ego Identity Status-II (EOM-EIS II) among Adolescents in Malaysia

International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, 2022

There are many approaches that have been used in measuring identity formation among adolescents. A very popular approach taken to measure identity formation objectively is through psychometric assessment. The EOM-EIS II instrument is a test commonly used among researchers. Thus, the research is aimed to evaluate the EOM-EIS II in the local culture of Malaysia. The research objectives are to evaluate the content validity, construct validity and the reliability of the EOM-EIS-II instrument. This study adapted correlational method using cross-sectional design approach. Also, in this study, researchers have performed forwardbackward translation method and have tested psychometric properties. In testing the content and construct validity in this instrument, a total of 100 adolescents in one of the schools in Malacca, Malaysia was used as the study sample aged between 13-17 years old. Cronbach alpha analysis and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) were used to test the reliability and validity of this instrument. This scale consists of 64 items, but after going through expert evaluation, the instrument only had 44 items. However, a total of 31 items had to be dropped again and only 13 items were accepted in the final instrument. Results of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) extracted two factors with good Eigen values and Percentage of Variance Explained (PVE) with PVE total of 65.53%. All the factors showed that good factor loadings between .666 and .842. Reliability analysis also showed high values of Cronbach alpha for the two dimensions from 0.76 to 0.78. From this study, psychometric properties have been explored and showed good validity and reliability values. However, there are only two constructs retained out of the four original ego identity statuses constructs proposed by Marcia. This study can be used as a screening material to measure the identity formation among adolescents in Malaysia and researchers had found novelty in the Marcia's Theory of Ego Identity Statuses.

Aspect of Identity Crisis Faced by Adolescents: A Comparative Study of Rudrapur and Lucknow

Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences

An identity crisis is a personal and psychosocial conflict that occurs during adolescence, though may happen at any time. It involves confusion about one’s social role and sense of self. The present study intends to identify the aspects of identity crisis faced by adolescents. Sample for the study comprised of 160 adolescents (88 boys and 72 girls) between 10 and19 years of age group. Aspects of identity questionnaire by Cheek and Briggs were used to assess the level of identity. The questionnaire measures the identity in terms of who are and what a particular person is and what constitute person’s identity. The scale measures four aspects of identity which include the personal identity, relational identity, social identity, and collective identity. Results reveal that the majority of the adolescents faced personal, relational, and collective identity orientation on an average.

TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPARETHE IDENTITY FORMATION PROCESS IN ADOLESCENTSON THE BASIS OF GENDER AND AGE THROUGH JAMES MARCIA'S MODEL OF IDENTITY STATUSES

International Journal of advanced research, 2022

The purpose of the study was to investigate Marcia‟s ego identity paradigm in the Indian adolescent population.The study examined the role of age and gender and on the process of Identity formation. A representative sample of 161 adolescents(girls and boys) was collected across three different age groups 13-15, 15-17 and 17-19 years. The Ego Identity Process Questionnaire (EIPQ) was used to measure participants' level of Exploration and Commitment and accordingly classify them into one of Marcia's four Ego Identity Statuses: Achievement, Moratorium, Foreclosure, and Diffusion identity.The results indicated that most of the adolescents in today‟s times are realistic and more informed about their lives and decisions. Thus, mean scores for both girls (70.24) and boys (70.24) were high in Identity Achievement. Also, both genders were found to be equally active in exploration and commitment domains.The T- scores indicated the comparison between girls and boys in different Identity statuses. The values were found to be non- significant indicating an equal growth in both the genders.

Assessing Identity in Adolescence: A Psychometric Study

Identity is one the most critical concepts of the developmental psychology, yet it is quite elusive. This paper explores the structure of identity in a sample of adolescents from a collectivistic culture. The construct of identity was explored from 30 adolescents (15 Boys and 15 Girls) with the age range of 13-18 years through open-ended interviews. A final list of 39 items was piloted on the 20 adolescents. Finally,400 (50% Boys and 50% Girls) with the age range of13-18 years (M=14.37, SD=1.23) adolescents were selected through a stratified sampling and the Identity Scale for Adolescents (ISA), Demographic Performa, the School Children Problem Scale (Saleem & Mahmood, 2011) and the Identity Scale Inventory-V (ISI-V, Berzonsky et al,. 2013) were given to them. Exploratory Factor analysis of ISA yielded three factors Positive Self Identity, Negative Self Identity, and Arrogant Self Identity. Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed the 3 factor solution with 17 items. ISA was found to have a high internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity and split half reliability. Results are discussed in terms of cultural and counseling implications of the construct of identity. 

Self-Identity and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Malaysia

Creative Education

This study aims to examine the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement among secondary school students in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. A total of 391 form four students from all over Sarawak were involved in this study. Quantitative methods in the form of a survey and descriptive analysis were employed. The Self-Identity Instrument (IJD) was created to measure the level of self-identity in secondary school students. This study utilized three types of data analysis. The descriptive analyses of frequency and percentage were used to describe the level of student's self-identity. A further inferential analysis was also conducted and findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between self-identity and academic achievement. From the results of this study, it was concluded that students with a high level of self-identity are more likely to have better academic achievements. Therefore, in order to improve academic performance and achievement, an individual student must have the ability to develop his or her own self-identity.

Predictors of Student’s Search for Identity: Its Role and Effect on their Psychosocial Development

The study focuses mainly on the predictors of identity and its effect on the psychosocial development of adolescents. These factors that were found in the study are family and peers. Qualitative and quantitative research designs were used and 180 respondents participated in the study. It was known that adolescents have already acquired personal, relational, social and collective identities. They express their search for identity by facing three major issues; individual expression, autonomy and social pressure. It was also discovered that identity formation cannot be achieved by the end of adolescence because most of them are still in the state of moratorium and foreclosure.

Adolescents’ Identity Formation as Learners in Sukma Bangsa School Pidie, Aceh, Indonesia

Sukma: Jurnal Pendidikan

This study aimed to explore how adolescents performed towards their identity as learners in Sukma Bangsa School Pidie (SBP) through a phenomenographic approach. More specifically, the research had purpose to understand the way adolescents construct their learning identity in a school environment. The findings suggested that there were variations in the way adolescents experienced their learning identity that might encourage them to achieve different degrees of motivation, self-perceptions (self-efficacy, self-concept, and self-esteem), autonomy, and self-development towards their identity as learners. In this study, students exhibited a high level of self-efficacy and self-development, an average level of self-esteem and autonomy, and close to an average level of self-concept and motivation in constructing their identity as learners. The students also revealed that the highest accomplishment of their experiences was in showing their confidence towards learning attitude, whereas the ...

Uncovering the Identity Conditions of High School Students

International Journal of Applied Counseling and Social Sciences, 2021

This study aims to analyze the identity of high school students based on four levels of status (identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, and identity achievement). Self-identity is very important because the task of development at that time is to adapt to changes that exist in oneself. Teens who experience an identity crisis show that they are trying to find their identity. Therefore, adolescents need help to improve their identity. This study aims to describe the identity of students. The sample in this study consisted of 240 high school students who were selected by proportional random sampling. The instrument used was a self-identity scale. The instrument used has been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis in this study used a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. The results showed that identity diffusion was in the high category 33.85 (81 students), identity foreclosure was in the high category 10.8% (26 students), identity moratoriu...

Adolescents Develop Their Identities Amidst Adversities

Advances in Social Science Research Journal, 2021

Adolescence is a somewhat turbulent phase of life to many. This paper explores the challenges of 6 Malaysian adolescents aged between 13 and 17 from low socioeconomic background in developing their identities. In depth semi-structured interviews were carried out. Family problems, peer pressure, and learning difficulties were among the main issues encountered. This study revealed that although the respondents' families' socioeconomic status had affected them, it is not the determinant to their success nor failure. This study also suggests that a sound identity development and academic outcome could be achieved with relatively good parental involvement, well perceived expectations, fitting in with group of friends as well as a healthy surrounding.