A Neurocognitive Model of Self-Concept Development in Adolescence

When and how do changes in self-concept emerge in adolescence, and which factors facilitate positive self-concept development? This review summarizes recent research findings on self-concept development based on neurocognitive development studies. Self-concept goes through formative changes in adole...

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Published in:Annual review of developmental psychology 2022-12, Vol.4 (1), p.273-295
Main Authors: Crone, Eveline A, Green, Kayla H, van de Groep, Ilse H, van der Cruijsen, Renske
Format: Article
Language:English
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adolescence
fMRI
perspective taking
prefrontal cortex
self
social comparison
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Summary:When and how do changes in self-concept emerge in adolescence, and which factors facilitate positive self-concept development? This review summarizes recent research findings on self-concept development based on neurocognitive development studies. Self-concept goes through formative changes in adolescence, including linear and nonlinear changes in perspective taking, social comparison, and self-evaluation. In this review we ( a ) present a neuroscientific model of self-concept development by relating processes that drive self-concept changes to neuroscience discoveries and ( b ) elaborate on the roles of early life experiences and environmental support factors in fostering self-concept development in adolescence. This review concludes that self-concept changes pose vulnerabilities as well as opportunities for adolescent development.
ISSN:2640-7922
2640-7922
DOI:10.1146/annurev-devpsych-120920-023842