The Janus Face of Individualization. Young People’s Lives between Soft and Hard Individualization
Published online on October 28, 2025
Abstract
Culture & Psychology, Ahead of Print.
In this article, we argue that contemporary individualization is characterized by a Janus-faced duality of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ individualization. Further, we disclose how the opposing demands of these two faces give rise to a series of conflicts, ...
In this article, we argue that contemporary individualization is characterized by a Janus-faced duality of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ individualization. Further, we disclose how the opposing demands of these two faces give rise to a series of conflicts, ...