ISSN : 1229-0718
The purpose of this study is to present a new approach to female ego-identity formation after reviewing previous studies in support of Eriksons claims on ego-identity. Especially those previous studies which emphasized on sex differences were examined to ascertain some characteristics in the female ego-identity formation and to identify major factors for these characteristics. It was found that "relationship" which determines the quality of human relation has Beater influence on women and on men in the ego-identity formation; hence the discussion in this study is focused on "relationship." Based on this "relationship," a new approach to female ego-identity formation process is presented in this study.