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CHALLENGES AND ISSUES
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The ten to twelve year period of social and
psychological growth that transforms the
dependent child (beginning in late elementary or
early middle school) into a functionally independent
young adult in his or her early to mid twenties.
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The one to three-year process of hormonal and
physical change that causes the young person to
reach sexual maturity, girls usually entering it
about a year earlier than boys. (Pickhardt, 2010)
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The stage where adolescents start to become
conscious about their physical appearance as
they begin to experience changes in their
attitude and body through puberty and
adolescence.
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At this stage, adolescents work on discovering
what fits their interests the most through
physical modifications, however, there is a
tendency to base these modifications upon
others due to comparisons among peers or role
models.
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have an increased need
for physical privacy
have more time devoted to
self-inspection and social
preparation
more attention is given to
the peer’s perception of
their physical
appearances
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have increased
awkardness among the
opposite sex
have awakened sexual
interests
be concerned about
gender definition about
womanliness/manliness
and how to express them
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Understand that everyone is different; Everyone
goes through puberty in different paces.
Accept yourself and be yourself. Do not follow
other’s identities or let other’s opinions about you
affect you, for at the end of the day, you are you.
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Also known as individuation, is the development
of the distinct personality of an individual
regarded as a persisting entity in a particular
stage of life in which individual characteristics
are possessed and by which a person is
recognized or known.
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about: developing a strong sense of self,
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What is
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how will you
a c h i e v e y o u r
goals ★ what are
your strengths
and weaknesses
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Identity
Identity
diffusion
diffusion
the status in which the
adolescent does no have a
sense of having choices;
he or she has not yet made
(nor is attempting/willing
to make) a commitment
<<STATUS TWO>>
« the status in which the
adolescent seems
willing to commit to
some
relevant
roles,
Identity
IDENTITY
FORECLOSURE
FORECLOSURE values, or goals for
the future.
« Adolescents in this
stage have not
experienced an
identity crisis
<<STATUS TWO>>
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Identity
IDENTITY
FORECLOSURE
FORECLOSURE
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conforms to the
expectations of others
regarding their future
these individuals have
not explored a range
of options
<<STAGE THREE>>
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Identity
IDENTITY
MORATORIUM
moratorium
the status in which the
adolescent is
currently in a crisis,
exploring various
commitments and is
ready to make choices,
but has not made a
commitment to these
choices yet.
<<STATUS FOUR>>
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Identity
IDENTITY
achievement
ACHIEVEMENT
the status in which
adolescent has gone
through a identity
crisis and has made a
commitment to a sense
of identity (i.e. certain
role or value) that he
or she has chosen
If a teen does not establish what their
personal beliefs and values are then
they will have an identity crisis.
Identity development is a key process
for teens and that a failure to establish
identity leads to role confusion and a
weak sense of self later in life.
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a personal conception of oneself as male or
female (or rarely, both or neither)
is self-identified, as a result of a combination
of inherent and extrinsic or environmental
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SOME ISSUES
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GENDER DYSPHORIA - defined by strong,
persistent feelings of identification with the
opposite gender and discomfort with one's own
assigned sex that results in significant
distress or impairment.
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a sub-topic of social
psychology that focuses on
how people process, store,
and apply information about
other people and social
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adolescents believe that
they are watched by an
imaginary audience, that
these followers criticize
and judge their every
move, from verbal to
physical
relates to the concept of
adolescent egocentrism
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inability to make a clear
distinction between their
perceptions and the
perceptions of others.
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are adolescent
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unlike anyone else.
may be detrimental
to one’s being
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Impulsive, risk-taking,
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NEUROBIOLOGICAL
« The effect of
adrenaline
complements the
effects of increased
testosterone and
estrogen
PHYSIOLOGICAL
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behaviors that
involve these
hormones are at a
high
Being “cool”
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Because of these hormones and the aspect of
personal fable, the individual may do thrill-seeking or
risk-taking behaviors that can perceive them to be
“cool” or admirable amongst their peers
The effect
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Euphoria coming from adrenaline amplifies athleticism
and other strenuous activities
leads to sexual behaviors that leads to unwise
maladaptive, and detrimental, actions
Of hormones
What to do:
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Know when to slow-down
Think of the consequences of one’s actions
Know the nature of these sensations and know how to
control these urges
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Reproductive characteristics are emphasized during
adolescence
As testosterone and estrogen are introduced in the
body, all our organ systems get affected
Uncontrollable urges are present
Of hormones
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Think of the consequences of one’s actions: sexually
transmitted diseases are prominent, and teenage
pregnancies are on of the greatest problems teens
are facing these days
Don’t let instinct overwhelm you, we are still human
beings with logic and intellect, therefore we are
capable of controlling our actions
SOME ISSUES
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Compulsive sexual behavior ( hypersexuality,
hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction)
is an excessive preoccupation
with sexual fantasies, urges
or behaviors that is difficult to control
Causes distress, or negatively affects your
health, job, relationships or other parts of
your life.
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NOT a person who hates
to socialize, is a kill joy,
or is a loner
refers to persons who
are delinquent and
guiltless, and are avid
manipulators, who gets
what they want at the
cost of another
DELINQUENCY
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Minor crimes committed
by adolescents
Delinquents; referring
to the tendency to
commit crime amongst
younger children
FACTORS
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CONTRIBUTING
Impairment in personal,
interpersonal, and family
functioning
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ANTI-SOCIAL
BEHAVIOR
REASONS
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Brought up in aggressive, abusive homes/
families
being sexually, physically, or emotionally
abused
ANTI-SOCIAL
BEHAVIOR
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Causes the individual to internalize (destructive
behavior against oneself) or externalize (show
aggressive behavior) the abuse
Brings damage to the individual’s psyche because of
malcognitions and emotional impairments
can lead to depression, anxiety and self-doubt
adolescents
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to
help
Beyond the managing skills of adolescents; they need
professional, psychotherapeutic aid, with peers
serving as a support group
Surroundings only account for auxiliary support;
these individuals must be willing to help themselves
<<TWO OPTIONS IN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE>>
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Prevention: reaching out to one’s younger self and
helping those who need help
Vengance: avenging themselves, does not improve the
situation
It is wise to know yourself, but it is
wiser to know your enemy- your
weakness, vulnerability, and
imperfection.
<< WAKAS>>