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A Neurocognitive Model of Self-Concept Development in Adolescence

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: When and how do changes in self-concept emerge in adolescence, and which factors facilitate positive self-concept development? This review summarizes recent research findings on self-concept development based on neurocognitive development studies. Self-concept goes through formative changes in adolescence, including linear and nonlinear changes in perspective taking, social comparison, and self-evaluation. In this review we ( a) present a neuroscientific model of self-concept development by relating processes that drive self-concept changes to neuroscience discoveries and ( b) elaborate on the roles of early life experiences and environmental support factors in fostering self-concept development in adolescence. This review concludes that self-concept changes pose vulnerabilities as well as opportunities for adolescent development.

Source: Annual Review of Developmental Psychology

DOI: 10.1146/annurev-devpsych-120920-023842

Authors: Eveline A. Crone, Kayla H. Green, Ilse H. van de Groep, Renske van der Cruijsen

Institutions: Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Language: English

Topic: Child and Animal Learning Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, H2020 European Research Council