Advanced Developmental Psychology Portfolio: Essay 2500 words; brief Literature Review

-Examine how forming relationships online impacts adult attachment styles and self-concept.

Sample Literature Review Structure:

Introduction:

Briefly introduce the overarching themes of your literature review.
Provide the rationale for combining Attachment and Self-Concept/Identity in the context of the digital age.
End with a clear statement of the purpose of the review and the gap it aims to address

Attachment in the Digital Age:

Traditional Attachment Theory:

Summarize key concepts from traditional attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969) and its importance in shaping social and emotional development.

Digital Attachment:
Explore how digital interactions, such as virtual support networks and online relationships, may influence attachment patterns (Vossen et al., 2015; Grossmann et al., 2005).

Gap Identified:
Note the gap in research regarding the specific nuances of digital attachment and its intersection with traditional attachment theories.

Self-Concept and Identity in the Digital Age:

Traditional Theories of Self-Concept and Identity:
Summarize established theories on self-concept and identity formation (Erikson, 1968; Harter, 1999).

Digital Influences on Self-Concept:
Examine existing research on how digital interactions, especially on social media, impact individuals' self-concept and identity (Perloff, 2014; Valkenburg & Peter, 2009).

Gap Identified:
Highlight the need for further exploration of the specific dynamics of digital self-concept and identity formation.

Combined Impact: Attachment, Self-Concept, and Identity in the Digital Age:
Existing Research on Interplay:
Explore studies that have investigated the interplay between digital attachment and self-concept/identity, if available.

Lack of Integration:
Point out if there is a lack of integration between existing research on attachment and self-concept in the digital context.

Research Gaps and Questions:
Identified Gaps:
Summarize the gaps identified in the literature regarding the intersection of attachment, self-concept, and identity in the digital age.

Proposed Research Questions:
Formulate specific research questions that address these gaps (e.g., How do online relationships impact attachment and subsequent self-concept in adolescents?).

Conclusion:
Summarize the main findings from the literature review.
Reiterate the importance of addressing the identified gaps.
Introduce the relevance of your proposed research questions and the potential contributions they could make to the field.