A computer search of the psychiatric literature starting from 1983 showed no studies or clinical reports of Identity Disorder. A case history of a 15 year old Chinese boy with Identity Disorder presenting with cultural identification problems is described. Cultural identification among second generation immigrants is discussed in detail. Cultural factors can be very important in the consideration of Identity Crisis and Identity Disorder in adolescents.
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