Identity develops well into adulthood and is linked to better mental well-being

October 12, 2026 · 3:00 pm 1 sources

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• Identity develops well into adulthood and is linked to better mental well-being
  Phys.org · October 12, 2026 15:00
  Identity development is not limited to adolescence, a recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows. Researchers found that identity developed positively from age 27 to 61. A more positively developed identity was associated with higher levels of mental well-being.