2. Identity Style
a. Definition of Identity Style
Erikson 1968: 92 describes the identity as a subjective of the self which consistent and growing over time. While according Waterman
1982: 342, identity has a clear self-image, includes a number of objectives, values, and beliefs chosen by the individual.
The opinion supported by Marcia 1993, who said that identity is an
importantcomponent that shows the individual personal identity. Based on the oponions above, can be concluded that self-identity is the
development of the understanding of someone who made people increasingly aware of the similarities and uniqueness of others and will
provide direction, purpose and meaning in one‟s life.
a. Types of Identity Style
According to Berzonsky in Elaheh Hejazi et al. 2009: 124 types of Identity Style are as follows:
1 Informational style
It is style of adolescent who evaluate actively the new information. This style has positive influence on cognitive
development, self reflection, ability to face the problems, rational thinking, awareness, planning, decision-making, high self-esteem,
psychological health, academic potential and directivity of purpose.
2 Normative Style
Adolescents with normative style tends to depend on values and advice given by others when face a problem. They have a
stable establishment, but can change when face the ambiguous situations. They have a high level of awareness, made self-theory
as a way to deal the situation, has a degree of independence emotional and purpose of education which controlled by others.
3 Diffuse-Avoidant Style
Adolescents with diffuse-avoidance style tend to have behavior which controlled by the situation. This style has a low awareness,
low self-esteem, do not have high cognitive abilities, cannot stabilize emotions, and have less the educational purposes. Diffuse-
avoidant style is inconsistent and depend on the influence of others.
b. Factors Affecting the Identity Style
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