Individuation and parents as people: measurement concerns regarding two aspects of autonomy.

The focus of this study was on examining two assumed components of adolescent autonomy-individuation and perceiving parents as people and the validity of their measurement. Participating in the study were 67 students in grades 9 and 11 (ages 14-17 years) and 118 college students (ages 18-27 years). Each student completed two measures of individuation and two measures of parents as people.

Gender and identity status differences in late adolescents' possible selves.

The current study examined gender and identity status differences in late adolescents' possible selves. The intent of the study was to clarify conflicts between theory and research on gender differences in identity by investigating the content of participants' possible selves. Participants completed measures of identity and possible selves.