Bester, SuzanneQuinn, Mugsy2011-03-302011-03-302010Bester, S & Quinn, M 2010, 'Using a personal portfolio for identity development with an adolescent', Journal of Psychology in Africa, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 395–400. [http://www.elliottfitzpatrick.com/jpa.html]1433-0237http://hdl.handle.net/2263/16146This article reports on the findings of an instrumental case study that was exploratory and descriptive in nature. An open and flexible investigation was conducted with the purpose of gaining insight into the potential value of using a personal portfolio to facilitate an adolescent’s quest for identity development. The focus was on how a personal portfolio could facilitate the narration of the participant’s life story and what the outcome was on self-understanding. Findings suggest that compiling a personal portfolio enabled an awareness of personal assets and an overall improved sense of self-worth and self-confidence.en© 2010 Journal of Psychology in AfricaPersonal portfolioAdolescenceIdentityIdentity developmentIdentity crisisSelf-explorationPost-modern approachNarrativesLife storyTeenagers -- Counseling ofNarrative therapyArticle