青年期における居場所についての研究

Abstract

The present study aims to examine the function of “ibasho ” (existential place) for adolescents and considers of the relation between that and an important task during adolescence: “Identity Formation.” In “ibasho , ” it is considered that an individual’s feeling of“ continuity of being” gained through empathy from others is the important aspect of self formation, deeply related with “a sense of identity, ” especially “self-sameness, continuity” and“interpersonal identity.” Moreover, from the viewpoint of a repair of narcissism, it could be considered that an increase of motivation toward activities connects with a sense of “self- identity.” Whereas because “ibasho ” has the characteristic to be a shelter for those who have failed to adapt to sociability, the formation of “psychosocial identity” included in “a sense of identity” is not necessarily preceded. In conclusion, future research topics are presented.