Dis-identity in the postmodern epoch: self-differentiation and interpersonal relationships before and after a group experience

International audience; Starting from some considerations on postmodern society, this study proposes “dis-identity” concept as key to read the existential condition expressed today by many young-adults and the emergence of new forms of suffering and psychopathological figures. Theoretical reflections is followed by a descriptive research that analyzes some identity aspects and the interpersonal functioning of 21 young adults who chose to participate in a research project aimed to explore the “dis-identity” theme, inside 3 psychodynamic oriented focus-group. The study alsoaimed to verify possible changes that have occurred in the participants, from the start and end of the group experience a…