The present study aimed to investigate the role of identity dimensions in the prediction of self-esteem and psychological well-being. Five hundred and fifty four (270 females, 284 males) students were selected from Islamic Azad University of Tehran using mul
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The present study aimed to investigate the role of identity dimensions in the prediction of self-esteem and psychological well-being. Five hundred and fifty four (270 females, 284 males) students were selected from Islamic Azad University of Tehran using multistage random sampling. The participants completed the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (Luyckx & et al., 2008), the Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory (O''Brien & Epstein, 1988), and the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale (Ryff, 1989).The result indicated that a) commitment making and identification with commitment positively correlated with global self-esteem, competence, lovability and psychological well-being, b) ruminative exploration negatively correlated with global self-esteem, competence and lovability, c) exploration in breadth positively correlated with global self-esteem, competence and psychological well-being, and d) exploration in depth positively correlated with competence and psychological well-being. The results of simultaneous multiple regression indicated that identity dimensions accounted for 34% variances of global self-esteem, 21% variances of competence, 13% variances of lovability, and 18% variances of psychological well-being. The findings emphasize the necessity of investigating identity process in emerging adulthood.
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