COMPONENTS OF IDENTITY FORMATION OF THE ADOLESCENTS IN SOCIAL NETWORKS

Abstract

The article analyzes the results of empirical studies of the formation of the identity of the teenager in cyber space, namely in social networks. We investigated and identified the following components of the adolescent identity in social networks as a personality construct: reflective component of value-motivational component and a component of self-esteem. We characterize the components of teen identity reveal and explain the basic aspects of the adolescent’s life directly in social networks.