Identity crisis in adolescence: The case of Leftovers

Tania Yulia Noor Zalsabillah, Nailil Muna, Riana Permatasari, Didik Murwantono

Abstract


This study analyzes the novel Leftovers with a focus on the factors that influence the identity crisis in adolescents as experienced by the character Ardith using the fifth stages Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory. The data in this study were obtained through dialogues and monologues from the novel. This study is a qualitative study with qualitative data collection and descriptive reporting. The study reveals that there are internal and external factors that can influence adolescents to experience an identity crisis, as reflected in the novel Leftovers. The results of this study indicate that there are several factors contributing to Ardith's identity crisis, namely: physical & cognitive changes, family, peer group, and traumatic events.


Keywords


Identity; Identity vs Role Confusion; Adolescence; Identity Crisis

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