Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS IN THE FORMATION OF THE PERSONALITY OF YOUNG ADOLESCENTS

Saparova Liza

Senior teacher of the Department of General Pedagogy and Psychology NSPI named after Ajiniyaz

Keywords: Adolescence, personality formation, social psychology, social identity, psychosocial development

Abstract

This article examines the social psychological foundations of personality formation in young adolescents. It explores the influence of family, peer groups, school environment, and digital media on adolescent psychological development. Drawing on Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and Bandura’s social learning theory, the study analyzes how social identity and self-concept are shaped during adolescence. The article highlights the significance of social interaction, emotional support, and the presence of positive role models in fostering healthy personality development.

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