- [[Waterman, Alan - 1984 - Identity Formation - Discovery or Creation|Alan Waterman]] proposes three elements of identity formation: - The source of identity elements (e.g, where you get your ideas, values, or goals). - Genetics, experiences, feedback, modeled behavior, and suggestions. - How we evaluate what we should commit to our identity. - Exploring the positive and negative aspects of each identity element. - Auditioning each element to see what fits best. - Per [[Erikson, Erik]], we are more free to do this in adolescence. - How we determine whether our identity formation is “done”. - Identity crisis might be rational, with deliberate consideration of factors. - [ ] Clarify this — is this about identity crises or having a “complete” sense of identity? - Or it could be intuitive, determining what “feels right”. - The best decisions are made with both.