THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL BASES OF RESEARCH OF FORMATION PROBLEMS OF SELF-CONCEPT OF THE ADOLESCENT DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD

Abstract

The article analyzes the general theoretical approach in studying the characteristics of self-identity that was intended to substantiate scientists’ structural components of consciousness as a special sign of age the formation of identity. The primary role in studying of this problem by native and foreign researchers of psychology assigned to general theoretical approach the essence of “self-concept” and “self-image”. The author analyzes the scientific definition of identity in its relations and dependencies; disclosed components of consciousness “self-concept”.