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Scientists from six countries, well known for their work in the field of identity research, explain and comment on methodological approaches used to research identity. This book concentrates on qualitative methods, such as narrative identity analysis or semistructured interviewing techniques to determine identity status, as well as the quantitative method of using questionnaires. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these methods and their future integration. The reader will learn about qualitative and quantitative research and discover the similarities and differences between the methods of researching identity, depending on research with methodological roots in one field, the other, or both. Chapters include: _

Meike Watzlawik is assistant professor at the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (subject: sexual identity development). Her main research interests are identity development in adolescence and siblings, especially twins.

Aristi Born is assistant professor at the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany, earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (subject: regulation of personal identity after German reunification). Her main research interests are identity development, as well as tasks and resources in emerging adulthood.

Meike Watzlawik is assistant professor at the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (subject: sexual identity development). Her main research interests are identity development in adolescence and siblings, especially twins. Aristi Born is assistant professor at the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany, earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (subject: regulation of personal identity after German reunification). Her main research interests are identity development, as well as tasks and resources in emerging adulthood.