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| Published: October 18, 2018

The Relationship between Identity, Self- Esteem and Meaning in Life among Late Adolescent Women

Vaishali Bajaj ,

M. Phil. (Psychology) Scholar, Women’s Christian College, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Google Scholar More about the auther

Sarah Sruti Lall

Assistant Professor, Women’s Christian College, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.013/20180604

DOI: 10.25215/0604.013

ABSTRACT

Late adolescence represents a period of transition, involving new experiences such as the entrance into college. This presents an opportunity for identity development, especially among women since there has been a growth of choices in the educational and occupational fields. The study explores the relationship between identity processing style, identity commitment, identity orientation, self- esteem and meaning in life. The Identity Style Inventory, Aspects of Identity Questionnaire IV, Rosenberg Self- Esteem Scale and Meaning in Life Questionnaire were given to a sample of 199 late adolescent women in the age range of 17-20 years. The results show that significant relationships are present between the identity constructs and self- esteem and meaning in life.  
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Vaishali Bajaj @ vaishbajaj@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.01.013/20180604

DOI: 10.25215/0604.013

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Published in   Volume 06, Issue 4, October-December, 2018