The Predictive Role of Coherent Self-Knowledge in Youth Vitality and Identity Styles

One of the sensitive periods of life and effective in the formation and evolution of psychological characteristics of people is adolescence and youth. The present study was conducted to investigate the predicting role of the self-identity variable and its effect on the vitality and identity styles of youth aged 18 to 35 in Chabahar city. The research method is descriptive and correlational, and in terms of purpose, it is applied research. The tools of information collection in this research are library documents and studies, and information collection is done by field method, based on the Cohesive Self-Knowledge Questionnaire, the Ryan and Frederick Vitality Questionnaire, and the Berzonsky Identity Style Questionnaire, using regression analysis and Pearson correlation. By testing the hypotheses, the results of this research showed us that the self-identity variable is capable of predicting vitality and identity styles of young people. Also, the research results showed a significant direct relationship between cohesive self-knowledge and vitality in young people, and a significant relationship was also seen between cohesive self-knowledge and identity styles (p<.05). According to the obtained results, it seems necessary to plan and pay attention to the process of self-knowledge and identity formation and create hope and vitality in young people by the responsible organizations.