Introduction: Adolescents experience changes in emotional aspects development that can affect the development of their self-identity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional problems and self-identity in adolescents.

Methods: The study use descriptive-correlational research design with two sampling techniques that are stratified-cluster sampling and purposive sampling which are 288 samples of high school students in East Jakarta. The data was collected by three questionnaires that are demographic data, Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ), and Identity Function Scale. Data analysis use central tendency test, distribution and frequency test, and gamma correlation test.

Results: Most high school adolescents in East Jakarta have a normal category of emotional. The self-identity of adolescents is mostly identity moratorium. Emotional problems have a significant relationship with self-identity (p <0.05).

Conclusion: Promotion and prevention of self-identity by Therapeutic Group Therapy and emotional problems by emotional management techniques, cognitive and behavior therapy and assertive training. The interventions are carried out by competent nurses.