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An International Journal of Theory and Research
Volume 5, 2005 - Issue 2
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Erikson Meets the Postmodern: Can Classic Identity Theory Rise to the Challenge?

Elli P. Schachter
Pages 137-160 | Published online: 12 Nov 2009

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Daryl Dugas. (2021) The Identity Triangle: toward a unified framework for teacher identity. Teacher Development 25:3, pages 243-262.
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Charl Alberts & Kevin Durrheim. (2018) Future Direction of Identity Research in a Context of Political Struggle: A Critical Appraisal of Erikson. Identity 18:4, pages 295-305.
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Talia Hadad & Elli Schachter. (2011) ‘Religious-lite’: a phenomenon and its relevance to the debate on identity development and emerging adulthood. Journal of Youth Studies 14:8, pages 853-869.
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Raimo Hakola. (2009) Erik H. Erikson’s identity theory and the formation of early Christianity. Journal of Beliefs & Values 30:1, pages 5-15.
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