According to research, adolescents from more traditional backgrounds are most likely to experience identity foreclosure. This occurs when individuals commit to an identity prematurely, often based on what is expected by their family or culture, without exploring other options. In more traditional settings, there tends to be a strong emphasis on adhering to cultural and familial expectations, which can facilitate this identity status.
According to research in South Africa and overseas, which identity status is most likely to be formed in adolescents from more traditional backgrounds?
Identity achievement
Identity moratorium
Identity foreclosure
Identity diffusion
None of the given options
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