Adults who drifted into roles as black sheep, delinquents, losers, or "rebels without a cause" are described by Erikson as having

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Erikson describes adults who drifted into negative roles as having a negative identity, which means they have not successfully resolved their identity crisis and may lack a clear sense of who they are and what they stand for. They may feel disconnected from society and struggle to find a place where they belong.

Adults Who Drifted into Roles as Black Sheep, Delinquents, Losers