The case study reviewed for this essay is a perfect example of how detailed Erikson’s theory and Marcia’s additional advancements apply to identity formation. Stacy, the subject of this case study provides us with a personal written supplement of her struggles and goals during her adolescent and young adulthood. Stacy’s ongoing struggle through college to define herself as a successful student as well as a social activist and as well as a …showed first 75 words of 1079 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1079 total…to enter the next stage of her life into Young Adulthood. From the text she is clearly able to take on Intimacy vs. Isolation: “After breaking up with my college boyfriend, I realized that too often I have let my goals draw me away from those whom I love the most.” . This case study is a definitive showing of Erikson’s theory and Marcia’s expansion and of their almost spot on soundness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**