Extremism as a Result of Acquiring a Negative Personal Identity
The article examines the manifestation of identity crisis, manifested in the formation of such personality traits as negative personal identity. The author gives the definition of the negative personal identity, considers its causes and consequences, affecting personality characteristics. One of the clearest manifestations of the negative personal identity is extremism, manifested in the rejection of universal moral values and recognition of the value of Another in interpersonal communication. The article describes the ways of overcoming of extremism as a manifestation of the negative personal identity. The author suggests possible measures that can reduce the aggressive manifestations in the youth environment.