Identity Formation, Achievement, and Fear of Success in College Men and Women.

Orlofsky, Jacob L.

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Identity Formation, Achievement, and Fear of Success in College Men and Women

Orlofsky, Jacob L.

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 7, 1, 49-62, Mar 78

Male and female college undergraduates were classified according to Marcia's identity statuses (achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion). Sex differences related to identity status, and relationship of identity status to achievement need, fear of success, fear of failure, and self esteem were also discussed. (CP)

Descriptors: Achievement Need, Developmental Stages, Fear of Success, Higher Education, Motivation, Self Esteem, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Success, Undergraduate Students

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