Self-theorists, identity status, and social cognition

Michael D. Berzonsky

pp. 243-262

in: Daniel K. Lapsley, F. C. Power (eds), Self, ego, and identity, Berlin, Springer, 1988

Abstract

Erikson’s concepts are being operationalized and tested by increasing numbers of researchers…. Most typically, however, any mention of Erikson’s theory in research reports is to be found in the “Discussion” section; it is used as a sort of after-the-fact framework in which to discuss data already obtained. (pp. 40–41)