Context Mapping
helps adolescents figure out who they are, who they want to be, and what role
they play in society. Youth are able to
work out the identity vs. role confusion through a context map. Mitch asks Julian to list the various
spaces and relationships he must negotiate each day like family, school, and activities. Mitch then asks Julian to write down what
people expect of him in the relationships and activities that he has. Finally, Mitch asks Julian to pay close
attention to how he feels and to note when he feels safe in situations and when
he feels uneasy.
The four
identities mentioned in this article are:
- Foreclosed Identity: is when a person has committed to a certain way of life without exploring it carefully and without experimenting with alternatives. This identity can be pushed upon a person by family, friends, or peers.
- Diffuse Identity: is when there has been no commitment to one particular Identity. There has been no exploration or consideration to an identity. Those in this status are easily influenced by others and often change their minds.
- Moratorium Identity: A person actively explores roles and beliefs, behaviors and relationships, but does not make a commitment to either one.
- Achieved Identity: This occurs when the identity crisis is resolved and there is a high commitment to the selected identity. The ego-identity is successfully integrated within the individual.
My Context Map:
RIC-Internship, Practicum, Professors, Classes, Work- study, Friends
Little Shepherd Preschool- Parents, Children, Co-workers, Mentor
Home-Family, Boyfriend, Friends, Babysitting
I also agree with how you described context mapping and I feel that it helps teens identify where they are in their life. My context map was also alike yours as well.
ReplyDeleteI think context mapping is very important when it comes to youth because they need to know and understand how to act in certain situations and environments.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100 % about what context mapping is and the four identities. I think you did a fabulous job at creating your own context map!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about what context mapping is. This is the perfect way for our youth to look at the interactions they have with people and places they are involved in. As youth workers, we should use the context mapping more often to help our youth understand the different ways they interact with certain people and the environments they are in.
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