Narcissistic abuse disrupts identity formation in development. Children raised by narcissists prioritize the attachment bond ...

Borrowed from psychiatry, the term “ontological security” describes how nations understand themselves and their place in the ...

Black adults in America are nearly 40 points more likely than the general population to say that their racial background is central to the way they think about themselves, according to a new poll from ...

Teenagers struggling to develop a healthy sense of identity must walk a tightrope, balancing commitment to their family's values with their own exploration of what matters, most psychologists agree.

Recently, I wrote about “Living with an Accidental Identity." I described how painful early experiences, definitions, and defenses affect the way individuals perceive and present themselves throughout ...

Individualism is a fundamental human desire — a quest for self-discovery and self-definition. However, for Black people, this journey is often complex and filled with challenges. The interplay of ...

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about how a cancer diagnosis ‘adds a new identity’ for adolescent and young adult patients. For ...

The DePauw provided Meg Kissinger ’79 training in journalism fundamentals, and the connections she made there helped her land her first job out of school. But it ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

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Savannah James has spent most of her adult life raising her kids. The mother of three recently opened up about how starting motherhood at the age of 18 impacted her sense of identity. “With the boys ...