Bullying is a unhealthy behavior with multiple manifestations. It does not discriminate against the age, ethnicity, belief system, lifestyle, and level of well-being of an individual. This unhealthy behavior usually starts early in life. Individuals can potentially exhibit and or be victimized by bullying. Most cases are underreported and not detected while the solutions exist to reduce the incidence and the prevalence of this common phenomenon. Targeting bullying in childhood and adolescence is a great determinant of healthier learners, but also of healthier and productive adult citizens.
College Students' Attitude towards Premarital Sex: Implication for Guidance a...AJSERJournal
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sexual activities among college students. The study sought to find out college students attitude towards premarital sex
and the implication of guidance and counselling. It was guided by the social learning theory. Using a descriptive survey
design data was collected through personally delivered questionnaire to 452 students who were randomly selected
from middle level colleges in Nakuru County. The questionnaire was validated through piloting in one college outside
Nakuru. Reliability coefficient for questionnaire was estimated through test-retest method and Cronbach’s alpha stood
at R=84. Data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative data. Study findings indicate that 258 or 57% of the
respondents were liberal about premarital sex and viewed it as a normal act that should not attract criticism. A total of
194 or 43% were conservative and believed that it is against the norms of society and the teachings of the church.
Factors associated with premarital sex, include love, peer pressure, drug abuse and economic factors. Counselling was
seen as the best strategic to handle sex issues, but was not effective due to stigma associated with premarital sex. The
study recommended the college administrators step up strategies to supervise both the social and academic life of the
students. By providing them with information, to make informed consent on sexual matters.
Gender Based Violence in Schools: Problems, Challenges and MeasuresGarima Singh
Gender based violence is violence against any person on the basis of gender, including acts that inflict physical, mental or sexual harm or threats of such acts.
Bullying is a unhealthy behavior with multiple manifestations. It does not discriminate against the age, ethnicity, belief system, lifestyle, and level of well-being of an individual. This unhealthy behavior usually starts early in life. Individuals can potentially exhibit and or be victimized by bullying. Most cases are underreported and not detected while the solutions exist to reduce the incidence and the prevalence of this common phenomenon. Targeting bullying in childhood and adolescence is a great determinant of healthier learners, but also of healthier and productive adult citizens.
College Students' Attitude towards Premarital Sex: Implication for Guidance a...AJSERJournal
In many African countries, discussing sexuality still remains a taboo, despite the increasing number of
sexual activities among college students. The study sought to find out college students attitude towards premarital sex
and the implication of guidance and counselling. It was guided by the social learning theory. Using a descriptive survey
design data was collected through personally delivered questionnaire to 452 students who were randomly selected
from middle level colleges in Nakuru County. The questionnaire was validated through piloting in one college outside
Nakuru. Reliability coefficient for questionnaire was estimated through test-retest method and Cronbach’s alpha stood
at R=84. Data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative data. Study findings indicate that 258 or 57% of the
respondents were liberal about premarital sex and viewed it as a normal act that should not attract criticism. A total of
194 or 43% were conservative and believed that it is against the norms of society and the teachings of the church.
Factors associated with premarital sex, include love, peer pressure, drug abuse and economic factors. Counselling was
seen as the best strategic to handle sex issues, but was not effective due to stigma associated with premarital sex. The
study recommended the college administrators step up strategies to supervise both the social and academic life of the
students. By providing them with information, to make informed consent on sexual matters.
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Noelle Hurd, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Curry School of Education,University of Virginia
Part of the Youth-Nex Conference: Youth of Color Matter: Reducing Inequalities Through Positive Youth Development
Panel 1 - "Culturally-Grounded Approaches to Positive Youth Development"
Cultural beliefs, traditions, and pride can play an integral role in promoting positive development for youth from ethnic minority backgrounds. In this panel, we will hear about connections between cultural values and healthy development for American Indian youth, culturally-linked coping strategies among African American teens, and the benefits of emphasizing cultural pride in natural mentoring relationships.
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysisijtsrd
Bullying refers to an unwanted aggressive behaviour involving real or perceived power imbalance. This is often repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time, causing serious and lasting problems for those who are bullied. It, therefore, becomes important to identify any indications of such behaviour right at the onset. The paper brought highlight on the laws related Bullying and Ragging. In this paper the researcher focus on the impacts of bullying on teenager and commission of suicide in India. The Key focus of the paper is to emphasizes that whether bullying leads to abetment to suicide and liability of peers who do so. Dr. Naveen Singh Chouhan "Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide: An Analysis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47684.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/law-and-management/47684/bullying-of-teenager-and-commission-of-suicide-an-analysis/dr-naveen-singh-chouhan
Adolescence Offence and Social Responsibilities: Perspective Upper Class Boys...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Adolescence offence among upper-class boys remains shrouded in mystery. So scanty is our
knowledge of this group that a public image of the upper-class adolescent is non-existent, and neither the barest
trace nor suspicion is available of him as delinquent. Although the hard knot of delinquency (behavior that is apt
to try any public tolerance) is located in the bottom levels of the working class, limited studies (using selfreported techniques) have revealed delinquency throughout the class structure. But nothing is known about the
delinquency of boys who attend expensive private schools. The purpose of this paper is to study Bangladeshi
upper class adolescents’ involvement in different violent and criminal activities and their growing tendency to
commit acts of violence in high schools and the reasons behind them. This study therefore aims to provide such
data by attempting to understand the different influential factors that are closely related with the involvement of
adolescence offence in Bangladesh. This study is based on primary data of 200 upper class adolescents who are
involved in different criminal activities of Dhaka city, 40 parents, 30 secondary school teachers, 20 social
workers and on review of secondary literatures. After collecting the data they are transcribed, tabulated and
analyzed in terms of the research objectives. This study shows that parents’ detachment, low internet cost, social
media, reluctantness of law and enforcement agencies and friends’ influence play the most important role on
upper class adolescence offence. This study also recommends some ways to mitigate this problem.
KEY WORDS: adolescence, violence, social responsibility, mental health etc.
Alessandra Guedes' presentation from her UNICEF Innocenti seminar held at our offices on 26th November 2019.
This presentation:
• reviews evidence for the intersections between violence against women and violence against children,
• explores existing tensions between these fields of work, and
• discusses collaborative ways forward.
September 7, 2016
Far too many people across the country are left dead, injured, or traumatized by community violence. Communities can be safer when neuroscience, public health strategies, and collective advocacy are aligned in practice and policy. This event convened experts to discuss the best next steps to fostering a broad science-informed advocacy movement to effectively address community violence.
Panelists
- Michelle Bosquet Enlow, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School; Associate in Psychology, Boston Children's Hospital; Affiliated Faculty, Harvard University Center on the Developing Child
- Shannon Cosgrove, MPH, Director of Health Policy, Cure Violence
- Fatimah Loren Muhammad, Director, Trauma Advocacy Initiative, Equal Justice USA
- Charles Homer, MD, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Services Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Moderator: Robert Kinscherff, PhD, JD, Senior Fellow in Law and Neuroscience, Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Massachusetts General Hospital and Petrie-Flom Center; Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Teaching Faculty in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Program and for the Doctoral School Psychology Program, William James College; Faculty at the Center for Law, Brain and Behavior; and Senior Associate for the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
Part of the Project on Law and Applied Neuroscience, a collaboration between the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School.
Learn more on the website: http://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/battling-blood-in-the-streets.
During the past century, social policies and programs for Nigerian children, youth, and families have undergone frequent shifts in philosophy and direction. Many policy frameworks, such as selective legibility universal prevention, rehabilitation, and punishment, have contributed to the conceptual bases for services, programs, and interventions designed for young people. However, the most consistent characteristic of Nigerian social policy for children and families may be the sheer inconsistency of efforts aimed at helping the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Recent advances in understanding the developmental processes associated with the onset and persistence of childhood and adolescent problems warrant new thinking about policies and programs., we have learned more about why some children and adolescents develop social and health problems, and in the case of such problems as sexually transmitted infections, drug use, and delinquency why some youths make choices that lead to poor outcomes at home and in school and the community. Unfortunately, this knowledge is not yet systematically applied to policy or program design, which results in poorly specified, inadequately integrated, and wastefully duplicated services for children and families. The motivation for this volume comes from the growing recognition that knowledge gained from understanding the developmental trajectories of children who experience social and health problems must be used to craft more effective policies and programs.
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People in Philadelphia - Commun...America's Promise Alliance
America's Promise Alliance Community Convention 2016
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People
What are the obstacles young people face to access wellness resources in their communities? With the support of Target Corporation, the Center for Promise deployed young people themselves in mapping the assets in their communities to tap their experience and ground-level perspective in better understanding what young people like them are experiencing and what we need to do better to improve the supports they have.
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Personality Development: Assessing the Effects of Single Parent Families on S...inventionjournals
Family structures are an important contributor to the physiological and behavioral development of students. It is hypothesized that personality development of students living with single parent is influenced by the type of family structure, parent with whom the child lives with and the amount of time spent by parents with their children. To investigate such influence, this study employed a cross-sectional co-relational research design. A snow ball sampling technique was used to identify respondents for sample. The study used a sample 60 students whereby 50% were from single parent homes and 50% from intact homes. Data was collected by use of questionnaire designed to identify factors that contribute to personality development of students. Personality development was measured using the Big Five dimensions of personality trait parameters namely openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism. The analysis was presented using frequencies, percentages, t-test, independent test and one way ANOVA tests. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to aid in generating a summary of results which were represented in tabular form. The findings of the study showed that there was very little influence of family structure on the personality development of the students. The absence of a parent or the interaction and involvement of parents with their children doesn’t have an immense effect on the personality development of the children, thus the amount of time spent by parents with their children doesn’t influence the personality development of students. The results also revealed that the major causes of the existence of single parent families are death and divorce.
Noelle Hurd, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Curry School of Education,University of Virginia
Part of the Youth-Nex Conference: Youth of Color Matter: Reducing Inequalities Through Positive Youth Development
Panel 1 - "Culturally-Grounded Approaches to Positive Youth Development"
Cultural beliefs, traditions, and pride can play an integral role in promoting positive development for youth from ethnic minority backgrounds. In this panel, we will hear about connections between cultural values and healthy development for American Indian youth, culturally-linked coping strategies among African American teens, and the benefits of emphasizing cultural pride in natural mentoring relationships.
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysisijtsrd
Bullying refers to an unwanted aggressive behaviour involving real or perceived power imbalance. This is often repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time, causing serious and lasting problems for those who are bullied. It, therefore, becomes important to identify any indications of such behaviour right at the onset. The paper brought highlight on the laws related Bullying and Ragging. In this paper the researcher focus on the impacts of bullying on teenager and commission of suicide in India. The Key focus of the paper is to emphasizes that whether bullying leads to abetment to suicide and liability of peers who do so. Dr. Naveen Singh Chouhan "Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide: An Analysis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47684.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/law-and-management/47684/bullying-of-teenager-and-commission-of-suicide-an-analysis/dr-naveen-singh-chouhan
Adolescence Offence and Social Responsibilities: Perspective Upper Class Boys...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Adolescence offence among upper-class boys remains shrouded in mystery. So scanty is our
knowledge of this group that a public image of the upper-class adolescent is non-existent, and neither the barest
trace nor suspicion is available of him as delinquent. Although the hard knot of delinquency (behavior that is apt
to try any public tolerance) is located in the bottom levels of the working class, limited studies (using selfreported techniques) have revealed delinquency throughout the class structure. But nothing is known about the
delinquency of boys who attend expensive private schools. The purpose of this paper is to study Bangladeshi
upper class adolescents’ involvement in different violent and criminal activities and their growing tendency to
commit acts of violence in high schools and the reasons behind them. This study therefore aims to provide such
data by attempting to understand the different influential factors that are closely related with the involvement of
adolescence offence in Bangladesh. This study is based on primary data of 200 upper class adolescents who are
involved in different criminal activities of Dhaka city, 40 parents, 30 secondary school teachers, 20 social
workers and on review of secondary literatures. After collecting the data they are transcribed, tabulated and
analyzed in terms of the research objectives. This study shows that parents’ detachment, low internet cost, social
media, reluctantness of law and enforcement agencies and friends’ influence play the most important role on
upper class adolescence offence. This study also recommends some ways to mitigate this problem.
KEY WORDS: adolescence, violence, social responsibility, mental health etc.
Alessandra Guedes' presentation from her UNICEF Innocenti seminar held at our offices on 26th November 2019.
This presentation:
• reviews evidence for the intersections between violence against women and violence against children,
• explores existing tensions between these fields of work, and
• discusses collaborative ways forward.
September 7, 2016
Far too many people across the country are left dead, injured, or traumatized by community violence. Communities can be safer when neuroscience, public health strategies, and collective advocacy are aligned in practice and policy. This event convened experts to discuss the best next steps to fostering a broad science-informed advocacy movement to effectively address community violence.
Panelists
- Michelle Bosquet Enlow, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School; Associate in Psychology, Boston Children's Hospital; Affiliated Faculty, Harvard University Center on the Developing Child
- Shannon Cosgrove, MPH, Director of Health Policy, Cure Violence
- Fatimah Loren Muhammad, Director, Trauma Advocacy Initiative, Equal Justice USA
- Charles Homer, MD, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Services Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Moderator: Robert Kinscherff, PhD, JD, Senior Fellow in Law and Neuroscience, Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Massachusetts General Hospital and Petrie-Flom Center; Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Teaching Faculty in the Doctoral Clinical Psychology Program and for the Doctoral School Psychology Program, William James College; Faculty at the Center for Law, Brain and Behavior; and Senior Associate for the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
Part of the Project on Law and Applied Neuroscience, a collaboration between the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School.
Learn more on the website: http://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/battling-blood-in-the-streets.
During the past century, social policies and programs for Nigerian children, youth, and families have undergone frequent shifts in philosophy and direction. Many policy frameworks, such as selective legibility universal prevention, rehabilitation, and punishment, have contributed to the conceptual bases for services, programs, and interventions designed for young people. However, the most consistent characteristic of Nigerian social policy for children and families may be the sheer inconsistency of efforts aimed at helping the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Recent advances in understanding the developmental processes associated with the onset and persistence of childhood and adolescent problems warrant new thinking about policies and programs., we have learned more about why some children and adolescents develop social and health problems, and in the case of such problems as sexually transmitted infections, drug use, and delinquency why some youths make choices that lead to poor outcomes at home and in school and the community. Unfortunately, this knowledge is not yet systematically applied to policy or program design, which results in poorly specified, inadequately integrated, and wastefully duplicated services for children and families. The motivation for this volume comes from the growing recognition that knowledge gained from understanding the developmental trajectories of children who experience social and health problems must be used to craft more effective policies and programs.
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People in Philadelphia - Commun...America's Promise Alliance
America's Promise Alliance Community Convention 2016
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What are the obstacles young people face to access wellness resources in their communities? With the support of Target Corporation, the Center for Promise deployed young people themselves in mapping the assets in their communities to tap their experience and ground-level perspective in better understanding what young people like them are experiencing and what we need to do better to improve the supports they have.
Created by
Youth Researchers, Center for Promise
Personality Development: Assessing the Effects of Single Parent Families on S...inventionjournals
Family structures are an important contributor to the physiological and behavioral development of students. It is hypothesized that personality development of students living with single parent is influenced by the type of family structure, parent with whom the child lives with and the amount of time spent by parents with their children. To investigate such influence, this study employed a cross-sectional co-relational research design. A snow ball sampling technique was used to identify respondents for sample. The study used a sample 60 students whereby 50% were from single parent homes and 50% from intact homes. Data was collected by use of questionnaire designed to identify factors that contribute to personality development of students. Personality development was measured using the Big Five dimensions of personality trait parameters namely openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism. The analysis was presented using frequencies, percentages, t-test, independent test and one way ANOVA tests. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to aid in generating a summary of results which were represented in tabular form. The findings of the study showed that there was very little influence of family structure on the personality development of the students. The absence of a parent or the interaction and involvement of parents with their children doesn’t have an immense effect on the personality development of the children, thus the amount of time spent by parents with their children doesn’t influence the personality development of students. The results also revealed that the major causes of the existence of single parent families are death and divorce.
Child Maltreatment and Intra-Familial ViolenceClinical Soc.docxbartholomeocoombs
Child Maltreatment and Intra-Familial Violence
Clinical Social Work with Urban Children Youth & Families
Child
Maltreatment
Broad definition that encompasses a wide
range of parental acts or behaviors that
place children at risk of serious or physical
or emotional harm
It is defined by law in each state
Labels used in state statutes vary
Categories of
Abuse
• Neglect
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
Neglect
Definition of Neglect
The failure of a parent, guardian,
or other caregiver to provide for a
child’s basic needs. This can also
include failure to protect them
from a known risk of harm or
danger.
Examples of Neglect
Child is frequently
absent from school
Begs or steals food
or money
Lacks needed
medical or dental
care, immunizations,
glasses, etc.
Consistently dirty
and has severe body
odor
Lacks sufficient
clothing for the
weather
Abuses alcohol or
drugs
States that there is
no one at home to
provide care
Physical Abuse
Examples of Physical Abuse
• Visible unexplained burns, bites,
bruises, broken bones, or black eyes
• Has fading bruises or other marks
noticeable after an absence from
school
• Seems frightened of the parents and
protests or cries when it is time to go
home
• Shrinks at the approach of adults
• Reports injury by a parent or another
adult caregiver
Definition of Physical Abuse
The non-accidental physical injury of a
child
Sexual Abuse
Definition of Sexual Abuse
Anything done with a child for the
sexual gratification of an adult or
older child
Examples of Sexual Abuse
Has difficulty walking or
sitting
Suddenly refuses to
change for gym or to
participate in physical
activities
Reports nightmares or
bedwetting
Experiences a sudden
change in appetite
Demonstrates bizarre,
sophisticated, or
unusual sexual
knowledge or behavior
Becomes pregnant or
contracts a sexually
transmitted disease
Runs away
Emotional Abuse
Definition of Emotional Abuse
A pattern of behavior that impairs
a child’s emotional development
or sense of self-worth
Examples of Emotional Abuse
• Shows extremes in behavior
• Inappropriately adult or infantile
• Is delayed in physical or
emotional development
• Has attempted suicide
• Reports a lack of attachment to
the parent
Protective Factors
• Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, promote wellbeing and
reduce the risk for negative outcomes
• Parental Resilience
• Social Connections
• Knowledge of Child Development
• Concrete Support In Times of Need
• Social and Emotional Competence of the Child
Intra-Family Violence
• Intra-family violence: a pattern of abusive behaviors by one family member against
another.
• Domestic and family violence occurs when someone tries to control their partner or
other family members in ways that intimidate or oppress them.
Abuse and mistreatment in the adolescent period - by Dr. Bozzi Domenico (Mast...dott. Domenico Bozzi
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Violent corporal punishment, 300 million children between 2 and 4 years old in the world regularly suffer violence from their family/guardians (about 3 out of 4), 250 million of these are punished physically (about 6 out of 10).
Sexual violence, Sexual violence occurs against children of all ages: 15 million girls aged 15 to 19 have experienced incidents of sexual violence in their lives, and 2.5 million young women in 28 European countries report having suffered episodes of sexual violence before the age of 15.
This webinar was developed by Child Trends in 2015 for the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) as a technical assistance product for use with OAH grant programs.
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With the release of the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why in March 2017, social workers from middle schools to colleges and universities across the country found themselves plunged into conversations with adolescents and young adults around topics related to suicide. While many mental health professionals objected strongly to the series, saying it contains harmful messages about the inevitability of suicide, the ability to achieve revenge through suicide, the absence of helpful others, and insufficient messages about the availability of help and support, most professionals acknowledged that, apart from these concerns, the series opened a space for conversation on a topic that is shrouded in stigma, fear, pain, and misunderstanding.
By having an accurate understanding of the scope of the problem, confronting myths and imprecise language, and using best practices in screening, intervention, and prevention, social workers have a critical role in helping children, adolescents, and young adults move through a suicidal crisis to emotional wellness.
Data on Suicide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide was the 10th-leading cause of death for all ages in 2013. Suicide was the third-leading cause of death among persons aged 10 to 14, and the second among persons aged 15 to 34, though middle-aged adults accounted for the largest proportion of suicides (56% in 2011). The percentage of adults having serious thoughts about suicide was highest among adults aged 18 to 25 (7.4%), followed by adults aged 26 to 49 (4%), then by adults aged 50 and older (2.7%) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
The following were noted among students in grades nine through 12 during 2013:
• Seventeen percent of students seriously considered attempting suicide in previous 12 months (22.4% of females and 11.6% of males).
• 13.6% of students made a plan about how they would attempt suicide in the previous 12 months (16.9% of females and 10.3% of males).
• Eight percent of students attempted suicide one or more times in previous 12 months (10.6% of females and 5.4% of males).
• 2.7% of students made a suicide attempt that resulted in an injury, poisoning, or an overdose that required medical attention (3.6% of females and 1.8% of males) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
New research presented in May 2017 at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting analyzed hospital admissions with a diagnosis of suicidal thoughts or behaviors and serious self-harm from 32 children's hospitals across that nation from 2008 to 2015. Researchers found the number of admissions has more than doubled during the past decade. The research found the largest increases among girls, and seasonal variations with the spring and fall having higher admission rates than summer (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017 ...
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Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
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Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
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2. “The chief symptom of adolescence is a state of expectation, a tendency
towards creative work, and a need for the strengthening of self-
confidence. Suddenly, the child becomes very sensitive to the rudeness
and humiliations which he had previously suffered with patient
indifference. These reactions, bitter rebellious feelings, sometimes give
rise to characters that are morally abnormal.”
-Maria Montessori
(Sutton, 2007)
3. Psychosocial Development
Erikson: identity vs. role confusion
• Adolescents recognize they are unique individuals and begin to develop a
sense of personal identity
• Group identity: building psychological connections with peers and identifying
as part of a group resulting in influential behavior
• Erikson’s theory suggests that those
who remain unsure of their beliefs,
sexuality, roles, and desires will
remain insecure and confused about
themselves, their role in society and
the future. This is known as role
confusion. This can also cause
significant delays in establishing
meaningful and healthy relationships
(Mcleod, 2017)
4. Sexual Identity
• Begins with close, same-sex friendships. This may lead to sexual
exploration and experimentation driven by curiosity.
• Another form of exploration is self exploration through
masturbation
• Eventually, friendships (same sex or opposite sex) transition into
intimate relationships
• All of these experiences, emotions, and ability to understand
them form the adolescents perception of self in regards to
sexuality.
Body Image
• Base their own perception on comparisons
• This image is typically sustained throughout their lifetime
(Wisemann, 2015)
6. Nursing Diagnosis
Risk prone health behavior related to low self efficacy as evident by increase in
violence, suicide, substance abuse, and unsafe sexual practices.
Assessment
• According to the CDC, suicide among adolescent girls has increased by 45% since 1999 and 16% in
adolescent boys. (Curtins, 2016)
• Nationwide, 16.2% of students had carried a weapon (e.g., gun, knife, or club)
• Nationwide, 4.1% of students had carried a weapon (e.g., a gun, knife, or club) on school property
• Nationwide, 22.6% of students had been in a physical fight one or more times
• Nationwide, 6.0% of students had been threatened or injured with a weapon (e.g., a gun, knife, or club) on
school property
• Nationwide, 20.2% of students had been bullied on school property
• 29.9% of students nationwide had felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for 2 or more weeks in a row
that they stopped doing some usual activities
• Nationwide, 17.7% of students had seriously considered attempting suicide
• 14.6% of students nationwide had made a plan about how they would attempt suicide
• Nationwide, 21.7% of students had used marijuana one or more times
• Nationwide, 16.8% of students had taken prescription drugs (e.g., Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine,
Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax) without a doctor’s prescription one or more times during their life
• Among the 30.1% of currently sexually active students nationwide, 56.9% reported that either they or their
partner had used a condom during last sexual intercourse
• Among the 30.1% of currently sexually active students nationwide, 20.6% had drunk alcohol or used drugs
before last sexual intercourse
• Nationwide, 63.2% of students had had at least one drink of alcohol on at least 1 day during their life. (CDC,
2016)
• Since Sandy Hook in 2012, there have been at least 239 school shootings nationwide. In those episodes,
438 people were shot, 138 of whom were killed. (Patel, 2018)
9. The leading causes of illness and death among AYAs are largely preventable, and
health outcomes are frequently both behaviorally mediated and linked to
multiple social factors.
• Family
• School
• Neighborhoods
• Media exposure
Emerging Issues
• Increasing ethnic diversity especially in Latino and Asian American youth
which will require cultural responsiveness to health care needs and focused
attention to disparate health, academic, and economic outcomes
• Increasing suicide rates and violence stemming from trauma related to
adverse childhood experiences. About 50% of lifelong mental disorders
begin by age 14 and 75% begin by age 24. Suicide is now the leading cause of
death in AYAs
Goal of Healthy People 2020: Improve the healthy
development, health, safety, and well-being of adolescents
and young adults (AYAs).
(Adolescent Health, 2018)
10. Interventions
• Youth.gov has Positive Youth Development program and research
• “PYD is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their
communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is
productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s
strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing
opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed
to build on their leadership strengths.” (PYD, 2018)
• Americorps
• 4-H After School
• CDC has STRYVE Striving To Reduce Violence Everywhere
• STRYVE offers online tools, training resources, and multiple activities that help
“increase public health leadership in preventing youth violence, promote the use
of evidence-based prevention approaches, and achieve national reductions in
youth violence.” (CDC, 2018)
• You can find more information @ vetoviolence.cdc.gov
11. Conclusion
What can nurses do to promote health in the adolescent
population?
• Assess, Notice, Listen
• Educate
• Care
• Advocate
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