to evolve.
Personal Identity Continues to Develop Throughout Life
The findings challenge the idea that we must have ourselves figured out by a certain age.
“Our study showed that identity can continue to develop throughout adulthood,” doctoral researcher Liinu Marin of the University of Jyväskylä said in a statement. “The results indicated positive identity development between ages 27 and 61, with the most changes occurring between ages 27 and 42.”
Importantly, developing a stronger sense of identity may also benefit our mental health.
The study found that more positive identity development was associated with better psychological and social well-being, as
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