3. ADOLESCENTS
• the word comes from the Latin word adolescence which means to grow to
maturity.
• it is that span of years during which boys and girls move from childhood
and adulthood mentally, emotionally, socially and physically.
• adolescents is a period in between childhood and adulthood.
• it is a period of transition when changes of attitude and behaviour are
most rapid.
• Halls- period of stress and strain, storm and strife.
4. CHARACTERSTICS OF ADOLOSCENTS
• unrealistic social perceptions about violence ,love, sex as influenced by media.
• becomes argumentative and demonstrate an intense need to be right.
• they are sensitive and prone to outbursts.
• are vulnerable to emotional pleas and can be easily manipulated.
• increasing capacity for empathy.
• develop decision making skills and wants a voice in their choices.
• show intense focus on a new interest but lack discipline to sustain it.
5. PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES
1. PERPLEXITY WITH REGARD TO SOMATIC VARIATION
• it is difficult to adjust to somatic variation which may occur in
connection with puberty.
6. 2. PROBLEMS RELATED WITH INTENSIFICATION OF SEX
CONSCIOUSNESS
• sudden awakening of sex instinct results in intensification of
sex consciousness. they are curious to know about sex related
topics and are seeking answers to their innumerable doubts in
sexual matters.
7. 3. CHILDHOOD- ADULTHOOD CONFLICT
• they are neither a child nor an adult.
• they should depend on parents but at the same time they
wants to hold independent views and opinions like an adult.
8. 4. ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES WITH PARENTS
• parental opposition may extend to such areas as choice of
friends, recreational interests, dress, lifestyle, hours of going
from and coming to home
9. 5. ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES WITH COMMUNITY
• the adolescent is expected to find a place in the society
marked by increasing social isolation and rapid technological
changes.
• this changing world makes it difficult to anticipate and plan for
adolescent life.
10. 6. FINANCIAL PROBLEM
• they feel ashamed for begging money from parents and Indian
parents are stingy in providing money for extra activities.
11. 7. HEALTH ADJUSTMENT
• physical appearance and health is very important factor for
adequate personal and social adjustment.
• under developed adolescents develop various complexes and
they found isolated in groups.
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13. RESILIENCE
• resilience is the ability to bounce back from stress, adversity,
failure, challenges or even trauma.
• it is a skill that kids develop as they grow.
• They take healthy risks as they don’t fear falling short of
expectations.
• They know their limits and push themselves to step outside
their comfort zones.
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15. STRESS MANAGEMENT
• stress is an inevitable part of everyday life.
• stress management involves controlling and reducing the
tension that occurs in stressful situations by making emotional
and physical changes.
16. WAYS TO SUPPORT A STRESSED
ADOLESCENT
• be available to listen.
• take them seriously.
• do not offer platitudes like, don’t worry, you are over reacting , cheer up etc.
• encourage them to talk.
• teach them coping strategies to either change or eliminate the stress by standing back
and thinking it through by identifying the problem.
• teach them to break apart stressors, issues and tasks.
17. HELPING ADOLESCENTS FOR MANAGING
STRESS EFFECTIVELY
• help in identifying the source of stress in one’s life.
• prompt them to express the stress instead of bottling them up.
• offer reassurance, encouragement and support.
• build relationship so that they will feel comfortable coming to you when he needs helps.
• encourage them to view stressful situation from a more positive perspective.
• assist them to gain insight up to their strengths and weakness and develop a positive
self concept.
