The Four Identity Statuses
Marcia developed the Identity Status Interview, a method of semi-structured interview for psychological identity research, that investigates an individual's extent of exploration and commitment across different life areas. Evaluating the material provided in this interview by using a scoring manual developed by Marcia and colleagues yields four possible outcomes.
The four Identity Statuses he distinguished were: Foreclosure, Identity Diffusion, Moratorium, and Identity Achievement.
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