 The psychosocial task of the adolescent is the establishment of identity.

 The danger of this stage is role confusion.

> During this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through
an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals.
 The inability to settle on an occupational identity commonly disturbs the adolescent.
>Jan na po papasok ang katanungan sa kanilang sarili na Who am I?
>Being unsure of who you are and where you fit.
 Less commonly, about sexual identity arise. Because of the adolescent’s dramatic body
changes, the development of a stable stability is difficult.
 Adolescents are usually concerned about their body, their appearance, and their physical
abilities.
 Hair styling, skin care, and clothes become very important.
 The task of developing trust in self and others is again encountered when adolescents look for
ideal persons whom they can trust with whom they can prove trustworthy.

 Development of autonomy is restaged in their search for ways to express the right to choose
freely. Free choice and autonomy present conflicts to adolescent.
 Conflict arises between behaving well in the eyes of the parents and behaving in a
manner that may expose them to the ridicule of peers.
For example : pinagalitan ka ng magulang mo sa harap ng mga kaibigan/classmates mo .
yung pinapahiya ka nila sa harap ng mga classmates/kaibigan.

 The adolescent needs to establish a self-concept that accepts both strengths and
weaknesses. Many adolescents experience temporary difficulty in developing a positive
self-image.
>>>kasi jan na nga pumapasok ang walang tiwala sa sarili. ika nga nila SELF IS YOUR GREATEST
ENEMY…Kaya nahihirapan ang mga adolescence mag develop sa kanilang positive self-image
 Adolescents who are accepted, loved, and value by family and peers generally tend to
gain confidence and feel good about themselves.Teenagers with physical disabilities or
illnesses are particularly vulnerable to peer rejection.
 Establishing groups of peers who have similar problems can provide an opportunity for the
individual to develop close relationships with others and feel value and accepted.