@article {1974356,
	title = {Identity Expression and Bedroom Personalization by Urban Adolescents in Botswana},
	journal = {Journal of Adolescent Research},
	volume = {29},
	year = {2014},
	month = {2014},
	pages = {691-715},
	abstract = {Identity expression through the design of urban adolescents{\textquoteright} bedrooms in Gaborone, Botswana, was the focus of this qualitative study. Interviews were conducted to determine the manner in which decorative and personal items played a role in identity exploration and expression. The findings indicated a clear interplay between personalization and identity formation for adolescents. Identities expressed through personalization of bedrooms were private self, gender identity, age identity, family/social identity, and relationships; past, present, and future roles/identities; and religious identity. In addition to these, boys clearly expressed sport identity, self-image, creative self, and achievements through their bedroom personalization. A model is presented that illustrates the interplay between personalization and identity formation.},
	keywords = {Design Program},
	author = {Fidzani,Lily C and Read,Marilyn}
}