The document discusses the physical, biological, motor, sensory, psychosocial, psychosexual, spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of individuals between the ages of 14 to 16 years old. During this stage, adolescents experience increased appetite and growth rates, with males typically weighing 50-60 kg and females 42-64 kg. Their motor skills are comparable to adults and eye-hand coordination is fully developed. Psychosocially, egocentrism diminishes and interest in heterosexual relationships increases, while they may verbally challenge their parents' beliefs. Intellectually, they express concerns about education and vocational choices.

1. GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF
MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE
(14 – 16)
Mrs. D. Melba Sahaya Sweety
M.Sc Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
GIMSAR

2. PHYSICAL OR
BIOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT
WEIGHT :- Intensified appetite related
to accelerated growth
Male :- Approximately 50 – 60 kg
Female :- Approximately 42 – 64 kg
HEIGHT:-
Male :- Approximately 164 – 180 cm
Female :- Approximately 155 – 169 cm

3. PHYSICAL OR
BIOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT
PULSE :-
Male :- 63 + or – 8 be/mt
Female :- 66 + or – 8 be/mt
BLOOD PRESSURE:-
Male :- 116/70 + or – 12/14
Female :- 114/70 + or – 14/12
RESPIRATION:- 17 + or – 3 br/mt

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

5. • Visual Acuity
20/20
SENSORY
DEVELOPMENT

6.  Egocentrism diminishes
 Separation from parents
continues
 Heterosexual relationship
and interest common
 Verbally attacks parents
beliefs and values
PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT

7. PSYCHOSEXUAL
DEVELOPMENT
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
MORAL DEVELOPMENT
(Social Contract and Individual Rights)
(Universal Principles)

8. Expresses concern for
education Vs
vocational choice
INTELLECTUAL
DEVELOPMENT

9. PLAY STIMULATION
Engages in organized competitive sports