%0 Journal Article
%T Identity disorders of second-generation holocaust survivors
%J Journal of loss and trauma
%D 2016
%A Juni, Samuel
%V 21
%N 3
%P 203-212
%X Healthy child development is outlined, with particular attention to its crucial element of identity formation. Second-generation Holocaust survivors are saddled with a mission of "carrying the torch" which is inconsistent with normal identity formation. Over and above the normative milestones in acquiring personal identity, children of this generation had particular difficulties establishing a sense of self distinct from family and religious identity. This threatened ego integrity portends potential identity dissonance, disruption of the developmental process, and problems in the adult lives of second-generation survivors. The author's personal narrative is featured to highlight identity challenges inherent in the life of a "memorial candle."<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1532-5024
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2015.1075802