Peculiarities of identity of «problem-free» and «problem» teenagers and high-school students

The phenomenon of person’s identity, its structure as the unity of cognitive, emotional, conative and value components are examined in this article. Empirical research was conducted with the help of the methods «Who I am?» (Kuhn-McPartland, 1954) and the questionnaire, created on the basis of the method of parametric interview of J. Marcia. The author analyses the matter and levels of identity’s development of «problem-free» and «problem» teenagers and high-school students, the differences of peculiarities of their identities. The author states that the higher level of identity is reached by «problem-free» children, which is reflected in more differentiated and full self-image, its positive modality and harmony, distinct professional perspective of the future, higher statuses of identity almost in all spheres of vital activity.