Identity Crisis in the Modern Age: Psychological Roots and Existentialist Views 🌍 Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, where opportunities are endless and comparisons are constant, one question continues to haunt people of all ages: “Who am I?” This struggle with self-definition is what psychologists call an identity crisis . While psychology explains its developmental and emotional roots, existentialist philosophy treats it as a fundamental part of human existence. Together, they show us that identity is not something we simply inherit—it is something we must discover, create, and nurture at every stage of life. 🧠 Psychological Roots of Identity Crisis Psychology provides clear insights into why people face identity confusion. Erik Erikson, in his theory of psychosocial development, described adolescence as a critical stage marked by Identity versus Role Confusion . At this point, individuals are trying to answer the question of who they are and what they w...