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Written Assignment Unit 5: Identity Development University of the People EDUC 5420-01 Adolescent Development - AY2024-T2 Dr. Sushma Murthy December 20, 2023. 1

Doeselaar et al. (2019) cited Erikson (1968) as arguing that "the process of forming one's identity is a lifelong one that becomes more prominent during teens." "Physical changes during puberty, cognitive development, and societal opportunities and expectations" are the reasons for this increased salience, according to (Doeselaar et al.,2019). In my written assignment, I've talked about both my current identity and my identities as a teenager. I've also discussed evaluating how these alterations have impacted my identities over time. Identities as an Adolescent I am the second male and the third child of Nigerian origin, and my parents are Nigerian. I used to be really involved in my education when I was a teenager. I participated in a lot of different subjects-related competitions, such as physics, mathematics, English, current affairs, and more. I work really hard at my extracurricular activities as well. I would participate in singing competitions and represent the school. In addition, I have previously competed in news casting, oration, declamation, and verse choir public speaking competitions. I rose from being a leader among my peers to become president of the top student government at the school. I was also an achiever and finished high school as valedictorian I constantly placed first in my class when I was a college student. I didn't want anyone to know that I was in an intimate relationship with an indigent student at the same school. Nonetheless, I used to try to win over everyone around me since I had a lot of friends and I always wanted to be the best friend ever—that is, someone who could listen well and solve problems. Although I excelled academically, I didn't fit the stereotype of the scholarly student because I got along with a wide range of individuals. Although my elder siblings and I are roughly ten to eleven years apart in age, my elder siblings had already left home to live separately and had started their early adulthood when I was beginning my early adolescence. Even though I was striving to be a good son, I had to take on 2

the role of "senior" in the household and assist my mummy in making all of the decisions even though all of my siblings had gone out and my parents had divorced when I was seven years old. Current Identities I am thirty years old right now. I work as an ESL teacher internationally. Although I don't compete myself, I do mentor students who do participate in extracurricular and academic activities. I used to be really excellent at math and science, but these days, when I'm calculating prices or offers at stores, I even need calculators for simple multiplication and division. I used to be able to perform cognitive math and know every element in the periodic table in addition to every star in a galaxy. On the other hand, my reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills have all increased since I began teaching English. I am more focused and inclined in English and literature now because I am consistently using and practicing the skills. On the other hand, am leaning more toward English and literature now that I am consistently using and improving the skills. In comparison, even though we live far away from each other, of my partner and I have been together for a long time. She is also eight years younger than me. We try to keep our relationship as secret as possible, but we are accessible to my friends and family. This isn't because we're afraid of other people condemning us; rather, it's because we'd want fewer people to know about us and interfere with our relationship. In terms of friendship, I only have three real, close friends who I can always rely on since they have supported me at my toughest moments and have embraced me for who I am, warts and all. Even while I still value my other old pals, I understand that some will only pass away. As a son, I continue to provide for my mother financially even though I started moving out of our house at the age of 26. However, as an uncle, I make an effort to provide my nieces and nephew with counsel and support as they approach adolescence. 3

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Evaluate the ways in which your identities shifted and evolved over time. Over the years, I've developed from being a competitor or a representative to a leader in the classroom and extracurricular activities as well as a mentor, coach, and trainer. I have trained students and prepared them to compete in several competitions. Furthermore, as I aim to become an English teacher, language growth is the main focus of my academic work. Because of my experience teaching English, my identity has evolved over the years from being a math and science prodigy to a language mentor. However, I've changed from being a people-pleaser and wanting to be friends with everyone to being more cautious when selecting and putting my faith in friends. In terms of romantic relationships, I have also always favored more peaceful and mature exchanges. I believe that my past experiences, particularly the difficult and dark times, have taught me to be more cautious when it comes to putting my faith in friends and romantic partners. Because of betrayal, I struggle with trust, and I think that being with my partner and having fewer friends is sufficient. I find it difficult to trust people because of betrayal, and I believe that being with my spouse and having fewer friends is enough. In addition, I continue to support my mother financially as a son. In addition, as an uncle to my nieces and nephews, I now hold a more important role in the family than I did as a brother and a son. That even holds true for growing up in a Nigerian home. We still feel as adults that we owe it to our parents to support them, which has caused me to be very frugal with my finances. I can't honestly say that, even at thirty, I have achieved financial freedom because I still feel accountable for making all of the bills back home, which raises my personal costs when I live abroad. Yoruba culture instills in us, despite its seemingly negative undertones, the idea that we owe our parents appreciation from a young age. 4

Evaluate the assistance when developing your multiple identities in childhood and adolescence. While growing up. My father has shown me no assistance at all, but my mother has given me her undivided attention. As a result, if I learn about the difficulties my children who are being raised by single parents are having, I make sure to listen to them and share my own experiences with them. When I get the chance, I always talk to my kids about how I overcame poverty and the obstacles I had to face in order to get to where I am now. I currently provide financial support to five students who are pursuing college degrees. I always explain to them that my motivation for doing so is not wealth or abundance, but rather my intimate understanding of what it feels like to have nothing at all. In conclusion, "The stereotype of modern teenagers as lazy youngsters who just want to sleep in, play video games on their computers, browse the internet, and hang out with their buddies is accurate for a good reason. This perspective is held because parents witness their teenagers acting in this way all over the world (Hudson, 2019). To completely comprehend them and better fulfill my role as a teacher of motivating others to become better versions of themselves, the best thing I can do is to submerge myself in their world and become a part of it. 5

References Doeselaar, L. van, McLean, K. C., Meeus, W., Denissen, J. J. A., & Klimstra, T. A. (2019, August 12). Adolescents' Identity Formation: Linking the Narrative and the Dual-Cycle Approach. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10964-019-01096-x.pdf . Hudson, C. (2019, March 3). The 7 Secrets of Motivating Teenagers. Understanding Teenagers. https://understandingteenagers.com.au/the-7-secrets-of-motivatingteenagers/ . 6

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