Adolescence

Development

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Period of Adolescence

Latinadolescentem, ad meaning to"

+alesceremeaning "be nourished
(mid-15c)

Puberty Latin pubertatem meaning

"age of maturity; manhood

Transitions all occur sequentially but

not necessarily at the same time

throughout history, puberty was the

beginning of adulthood itself, not the

Period of Adolescence
Rapid growth
Interaction of physical, psychological, and
environmental factors
Off timing of systems (Dahl, 2004)
Puberty
Physical growth
Emotion and behavior regulation
Importance of understanding interaction of
all the systems;
Transitions all occur sequentially but not
necessarily at the same time

Overview
I.

Physical Development

II.

Cognitive Development

III.

Socio-emotional Development

IV.

Socio-economic Development

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I. Physical Development
Height

& Weight Changes

Secondary

Sex Characteristics

Continued

Brain Development

Rapid Gains in Height &

Weight
4.1

to 3.5 inches per year

Girls

mature about 2 years earlier

than boys

Weight

gain = muscles for boys;

fat for girls

Secondary Sex
Characteristics:
Pubic hair
Menarche or penis growth
Voice changes for boys
Underarm hair
Facial hair growth for boys
Increased

production of oil, sweat

glands, acne

Continued Brain
Development
Not

completely developed until late

adolescence

Emotional,

physical
abilities incomplete

May

and

mental

explain why some seem

inconsistent in controlling emotions,
impulses, and judgements

Bottom Line?

How do these change affect

teens?
Usually studied as decision making
(Steinberg, 2004)
In lab: similarities in adolescent & adult
decision making processes
Adolescents are uniquely vulnerable to risk
taking
Novelty & sensation seeking increase
dramatically at puberty
Development of self-regulation lags
behind

How Do These Changes

Affect Teens?
Frequently

sleep longer - 9 1/2

hours
May

be more clumsy because of

growth spurts-body parts grow at
different rates

Girls

may become sensitive about

weight - 60% trying to lose weight

How Do These Changes

Affect Teens?

Concern if not physically developing at

same rate as peers - need to fit in
(early vs. late maturation)

Feel awkward about showing affection

to opposite sex parent

Ask more direct questions about sex trying to figure out values around sex

What Can Adults Do?

Expect

inconsistency
in
responsibility taking and in
decision making
Provide opportunities for safe
risk taking
Avoid
criticizing/comparing to
others
Encourage enough sleep
Encourage/model healthy eating
Encourage/model activity

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II. Cognitive
Development
Advanced
Abstract

Reasoning Skills

Thinking Skills

Meta-Cognition

Beginning to Gain Advanced

Reasoning Skills

Options
Possibilities
Logical
Hypothetically
What if?

Think Abstractly
Can
Can

take others perspective

think about non-concrete

things like faith, trust, beliefs,
and spirituality

Ability to Think About

Thinking
Meta-cognition
Think

about how they feel and what

they are thinking

Think

about how they think they are

perceived by others

Can

develop strategies for improving

their learning

How Do These Changes

Affect Teens?

Heightened self-consciousness

Believes
no
one
else
experienced feelings/emotions

Tend to become cause-oriented

Tend
to
exhibit
orientation

It cant happen to me syndrome

has

justice

What Can Adults Do?

Dont take it personally when

teens discount experience

Discuss their behavior

rules/consequences

Provide opportunities for community

service

Ask teens their view and share own

SOCIO - EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF
HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS

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Socio-economic of
adolescent
Adolescents

of low socio-economic
status seem to be more vulnerable in
comparison with their peers of
higher socio-economic status and
were identified as a target group for
health-promotion programs.

THE BEST OF
TIMES

THE WORST OF
TIMES

THE BEST OF TIMES

EXCITEMENT, DISCOVERY AND JOY

THE WORST OF TIMES

ANXIETY, CONCERNS, AND
TROUBLES

On this topic:

1. Identify the socio-emotional change in the

adolescent.
2.Describe how self-image develops among
teens.
3.Determine the wholesome attitudes and values
in teenage ship.
4. Discern the causes of moral reasoning and
feeling, while understanding religiously imposed
morality
5.Recognize the need of the adolescent for
freedom and privacy also known as adolescent
emancipation

Self - Understanding
10-13

years - teen begins to acquire

a reflective idea of one-self.
Ex. For self-image ( not being as good
looking or not having high class grades
as the other fellow)
Making comparisons of self with
others .

Stereotypes of Gender
Differences
* Boys have higher self-esteem in
achievement and leadership
Girls
is
better
in
terms
of
congeniality and sociability, spelling,
penmanship, neatness, reading and
music (Elcless et.al 1993 and Hattie
& Marsh , 1996)
Conclusion: Girls are more emotional
with boys (Oliver et. al 1990)

Developing Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem

means : appreciation of
ones self or self love, regardless of
genetic endowment.
The root of self-esteem is in the
mother child relationship.
(7-11 ages) adolescents gain self
strength and self-confidence.
(Age 14) middle adolescence begins
the feeling of danger.

FRIENDSHIP AND
INTIMACY
Teenage friendship is a social system
which can be wholesome in terms of
sharing THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND
CARING for one another.
Adolescents tend to spend more
time with friends (up to 16% of their
time, studies show)

Several types of friendship can

be distinguished:
1. Acquaintance who meet periodically;
2. Companions who share common
interest through regular contacts;
3. Intimates or Best friends with depth of
self
disclosure/feelings/caring,
romantic
partners
in
intimate
heterosexual relationship

IDENTITY ISSUES
The active search which adolescence in
to try gain new understanding of self
along
Sexual
Occupational
Religious and
Self- image
The major task in developing SELF
IDENTITY is the formation of inner
sameness and continuity in personality

The teenager my also try out a variety of

attitudes,
persuasions,
commitments,
involvements revolving around the inner search
for
WHO I REALLY AM
WHAT DO I WANT FOR LIFE
HOW CAN I ACHIEVE MY IDEALS

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you