Adolescence

1. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
( 17 – 21)
Mrs. D. Melba
Sahaya Sweety
M.Sc Nursing
Pediatric Nursing

2. PHYSICAL OR
BIOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT
WEIGHT :-
Male :- Approximately 56 – 80 kg
Female :- Approximately 48 – 72 kg
HEIGHT:-
Male :- Approximately 163 – 182 cm
Female :- Approximately 156 – 170 cm

3. PHYSICAL OR
BIOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT
PULSE :- 70 + or – 10 be/mt
BLOOD PRESSURE:- 126/74 + or – 26/16
RESPIRATION:- 17 + or – 3 br/mt
DENTITION:- Eruption of third molars
(wisdom teeth) 17-21 yrs.

4. MOTOR
AND SELF CARE
• Motor Function
comparable to that of
adult
• Eye – hand
coordination at adult
level
• Possesses manual
dexterity

5. SENSORY DEVELOPMENT
• VISUAL
ACUITY
20/20

6. • Establishes interdependent
relationship with parents.
• Has fewer but closer friends
• Heterosexual relationship
are the rule.
PSYCHO SOCIAL
DEVLOPMENT

7. PSYCHO SOCIAL DEVLOPMENT
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
MORAL DEVELOPMENT
(Universal ethical Principles)

8. INTELLECTUAL
DEVLOPMENT
• Purses further
education or enters
the job market

9. PLAY STIMULATION
• Chooses more passive spectator
sports