ABSTRACT
The objective of this research is to explore the relationship between social expectation and self-identity among adolescents in Jakarta. Self-identity is measured by the Extended Objective Measure of Ego-Identity Status (EOM-EIS II) Indonesian version, originally developed by Adams (1998), while social expectation is measured by Social Expectation Scale, developed specifically for this study. One hundred and ninety adolescents from six districts in Jakarta participated. Results show that there is a relationship between social expectation and self-identity. Differences in achievement and diffusion status identity are found between early adolescents and late adolescents, and between middle adolescents and late adolescents, but not between early and middle adolescents, nor on moratorium and foreclosure status identity. Differences are also found on family social expectation and peer social expectation across three age groups. Further research could look at gender differences on these variables, and how parenting and significant others influence self-identity formation among adolescents.
