Teenagers who are obsessed with their own appearance and needs but still desire to connect on a meaningful level with other people are experiencing autonomy versus belonging conflict.

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The conflict described is more accurately termed as identity versus role confusion, which is a part of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, focusing on adolescents' struggle to find their own identity while still wanting to fit in and connect with others. Autonomy versus shame and doubt is an earlier stage focused on toddlers developing a sense of personal control.

Teenagers Who Are Obsessed with Their Own Appearance and Needs