Adolescence captures the notion of the growing individual who is able to take increasing responsibility, but who still needs more protection than an adult.
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Psychological and Social Aspects of Adolescents' Life
1. Psychological &
Social aspects of
Adolescents’ Life
Miss. Hemangi Narvekar
Clinical Psychologist & Research Scholar
CHRIST Deemed to be University, Bangalore – 560029
Email: narvekar.hem19@gmail.com Website: www.hemanginarvekar.in
2. Adolescence
Age
• 10 to 19 years (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child)
• 10 to 24 years (The Lancet, Child & Adolescent Health, 2018)
Stages of Adolescents
• Early Adolescence (Ages 10-14)
• Middle Adolescence (Ages 15-17)
• Late Adolescence/Young Adulthood (Ages 18-24)
3. Child. Youth. Adolescence.
These words convey very different meanings:
• Child suggests dependency
• Youth signals independence
• Adolescence captures the notion of the growing individual who is
able to take increasing responsibility, but who still needs more
protection than an adult
4. Adolescence
• Growing into Maturity
• Transition from childhood to adulthood
• Begins with the onset of physiologically normal puberty, and ends
when an adult identity and behaviour are accepted
• Period of Stress and turmoil (Stanley Hall)
• Stage of Formal Operation (Piaget)
• Stage of Identity vs Confusion (Erickson)
7. Cognitive Development
• Advanced Reasoning
• Abstract Thinking
• idealistic and logical thinking
• Enhanced Learning
• Problem-solving
• Reflect
• Plan for the future
Yes…
It’s normal for adolescents to
1. Argue for the sake of arguing
2. Jump to conclusions
3. Be self-centered
4. Constantly find faults in adults
5. Be overly dramatic
10. Social Development
• Relationship with Parents
• Relationship with Peers
• Adolescents-Adult Relationships
• Romantic Relationships
• Work & Leisure
• Adolescents & Media
11. Common Problems of Adolescents
• Aggressiveness
• Withdrawal
• Rebellious Attitude
• Excessive Day-dreaming
• Emotional Tension
• Personal Appearance
• Developmental Problems
• Economic Independence
• School failure & dropping out
• Pregnancy & STD
13. Educational Problems
• Rigid Curriculum
• School Environment
• Examinations
• Grades
• Careers
• Lack of guidance system
14. How to protect Adolescent’s Health?
• Stable, Positive Relationship With at Least One Caring Adult
• Religious and Spiritual Anchors
• High, Realistic Academic Expectations and Adequate Support
• Positive Family Environment
• Emotional Intelligence and Ability To Cope With Stress
• Ask for help from Counsellors or Psychologists
15. References
• Lerner, R. M., & Steinberg, L. (Eds.) (2004). Handbook of Adolescent Psychology. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Sawyer, S. M., Azzopardi, P. S., Wickremarathne, D., & Patton, G. C. (2018). The age of adolescence. The Lancet Child & Adolescent
Health, 2(3), 223–228. doi:10.1016/s2352-4642(18)30022-1
• Adolescent Development. Retrieved from
http://www.amchp.org/programsandtopics/AdolescentHealth/projects/Pages/AdolescentDevelopment.aspx
• Social and emotional changes: 9-15 years. Retrieved from https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/development/social-emotional-
development/social-emotional-changes-9-15-years
• Developing Adolescents. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/develop.pdf
• Adolescent Development Explained. Retrieved from https://opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/opa-adolescent-
development-explained-download.pdf