Dimensions of Identity and Subjective Quality of Life in Adolescents

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the relations between identity statuses and the perceived quality of life in adolescents aged 16–19. The research methods include the Ego Identity Process Questionnaire to assess identity status of a sample covering 233 participants (148 girls, 85 boys), and the Youth Quality of Life Instrument to assess their subjective quality of life. Diffused identity is linked to the lowest level of subjective quality of life, whereas foreclosed identity to the highest. Five patterns of the connection between identity dimensions and perceived quality of life have been distinguished through cluster analysis. The results indicate that different patterns of identity processes in adolescents coexist with different levels of quality of life.

Materialism and its influence on the subjective quality of life of Brazilian adolescents

“…Higher scores represent better QOL. According to Salum et al (2012), all areas exhibited good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.77-0.96) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.74-0.85), with satisfactory coefficients Salum et al, 2012;Oleś, 2016).…”

“…According to Oleś (2016), the definition of QOL emphasizes not only its subjective nature but also its cultural and environmental context, in addition to personal goals and values. Likewise, the formation of personal identity implies identification with specific values and choice of life goals, and on the other hand, this process is deeply rooted in its sociocultural context.…”

Spokojnosť a významnosť - aspekty kvality života a pracovná identita mladých ľudí

“…Človek, ktorý má viac informácií o možnostiach kariéry hodnotí svoj život ako kvalitnejší. Uvažujeme, že u človeka, ktorý má viac informácií o svojich schopnostiach, ktoré sú v súlade s danou kariérou je vyššie hodnotenie jeho kvality života, pretože schopnosť skúmať svoje prostredie aj seba samého je základnou a dôležitou podmienkou zdravia aj pohody (Oleś, 2015).…”

“…Človek, ktorý je viac neistý, vystrašený, znepokojený svojím súčasným výberom kariéry, hodnotí svoj život ako menej kvalitný. Zistenia sú v súlade so zisteniami výskumníkov (Hirchi, 2012;Karaś, Cieciuch, 2018;Luyckx., Schwartz, Berzonsky, Soenens, Vansteenkiste, Smits, & Goossens, 2008;Oleś, 2015).…”

Analysis of the influence of the antecedents of materialism in adolescents

“…A escala de qualidade de vida subjetiva é composta por 41 afirmações sobre a avaliação subjetiva da qualidade de vida, abrangendo quatro domínios: Pessoal (Sense of Self) com 14 itens, Relacional (Relationships) também com 14 itens, Ambiental (Environment) com 10 itens e Qualidade de vida geral (General Quality of Life) com 3 itens Salum et al, 2012;Oleś, 2015).…”