During adolescence, culture influences the process of forming an identity. In a collectivist society, the well-being of the group is promoted as most important, whereas in the individualistic culture the emphasis is on developing __________.

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Culture continues to influence development, and during adolescence that influence is most apparent in the way that teens develop identity. Although the focus in collectivist cultures is the well-being of the group, individualistic societies find that teens are more focused on attaining autonomy.

During Adolescence, Culture Influences the Process of Forming an Identity