Adolescents who do not meet the challenge of developing an identity will not establish truly intimate relationships.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, during adolescence, individuals must develop a sense of identity in order to establish healthy intimate relationships later in life. Adolescents who do not achieve a sense of identity may struggle with forming close relationships with others.

Adolescents Who Do Not Meet the Challenge of Developing an Identity