Final answer:
In adolescence, individuals face the task of identity versus role confusion, where they struggle to develop a sense of self. Those who fail to find an adequate identity may experience role confusion and have a weak sense of self.
Step-by-step explanation:
In adolescence (ages 12-18), children face the task of identity versus role confusion. According to Erikson, an adolescent's main task is developing a sense of self. Adolescents struggle with questions such as "Who am I?" and "What do I want to do with my life?" Along the way, most adolescents try on many different selves to see which ones fit. Adolescents who are successful at this stage have a strong sense of identity and are able to remain true to their beliefs and values in the face of problems and other people's perspectives.
Teens who have failed to find an adequate identity or have been pressured to conform to their parents' ideas may experience role confusion and have a weak sense of self. They may feel unsure of their identity and confused about the future.