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    This document summarizes key aspects of adolescent development for ages 10-19. It outlines the biological, cognitive, and social/emotional challenges adolescents face. Biologically, adolescents experience puberty and growth spurts. Cognitively, their brains are still developing important functions like decision making. Socially and emotionally, adolescents develop their identity, independence, and intimacy in relationships. The document also notes environmental influences and both problem and positive behaviors during this critical developmental period.

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    Ydm Adolescent

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    This document summarizes key aspects of adolescent development for ages 10-19. It outlines the biological, cognitive, and social/emotional challenges adolescents face. Biologically, adolescents experience puberty and growth spurts. Cognitively, their brains are still developing important functions like decision making. Socially and emotionally, adolescents develop their identity, independence, and intimacy in relationships. The document also notes environmental influences and both problem and positive behaviors during this critical developmental period.

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    Adolescent Development

    Adolescents are:

     Age: 10-19
     40.7 million
    Adolescents: Increasingly Diverse

    Source: Fact Sheet on Demographics: Adolescents, National Adolescent Health Information Center,
    http://nahic.ucsf.edu//downloads/Demographics.pdf. Accessed: November 29, 2005
    Challenge #1
    Biological Development

    Onset of puberty 10-12 11-13

    Growth spurt 10-12 12-14

    Early maturation 7
    Biological Development
    Eating Disorders:
    approx. 1% of girls (12-18) anorexic
    1-3% bulimic
    20% (estimated) engaged in less extreme unhealthy
    dieting
    Nutrition:
    ¾ of adolescents do not eat recommended servings
    Overweight: ages 12-19 (1971 – 2002)
    Boys 6.1% - 16.7%
    Girls 6.2% - 15.4%
    Physical activity level drops dramatically( 9→12 grade)
    Challenge #2
    Cognitive Development
    Normal adolescent behavior?
     to argue for the sake of arguing
     to be self- centered
     to constantly find fault in adult’s position
     to be overly dramatic

    YES!
    Cognitive Development different arrow
    19 years • ability to think abstractly
    • ability to analyze situations
    logically
    • ability to think realistically about
    the future, goal setting
    • moral reasoning
    • Entertain hypothetical situations,
    10 years
    use of metaphors
    Need guidance for rational
    decision making
    Brain Research Findings
    The brain continues to develop during adolescence.
    Areas under construction:

    • Prefrontal cortex – responsible for organizing,


    setting priorities, strategizing, controlling
    impulses
    • Brain functions that help plan and adapt to the
    social environment
    • Brain functions that help put situations into
    context; retrieve memories to connect with gut
    reactions
    Challenge #3
    Social Emotional Development
     Who am I? Where do I belong?

    - Identity development (gender, sexual, ethnic)


    - Self-esteem
    - Role of peer group

     How do I relate to others?

    - Social Skills
    - Emotional Intelligence
    Experimenting with Intimacy
    Romantic Sexual
    Relationship Experience

    12-14 years - 24% 15-19 yrs 1995 - 2002


    Boys 55.3% - 46%
    15-17 years – Girls 51.7% -
    39% 46.8%
    Sexual behavior is changing
    15-19 yrs Oral Sex
    Boys 55%
    Girls 54 %
    Environmental Settings

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    Peer
    Fa
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    ily

    School
    YOUTH
    r ho od
    g hbo Co
    Nei m
    m
    un
    Media/ ity
    Internet
    Social Toxicity

    Social factors that poison youth’ well


    being and healthy development
    Risk Taking Behavior?

    It is normal! - But there is concern –


    Exploration of new Adolescents overestimate
    behaviors, decision their capacities, rely on
    making skills, identity their immature ability to
    development judge, or give in to peer
    pressure
    Problem Behaviors
     Teen Pregnancy
     Violence
     Delinquency
     Substance Abuse
     School drop out
     Mental health
    Positive Youth Outcomes
    • Volunteerism
    • Music & Performing Arts
    • High School Graduation
    • Enrollment in College
    Main Sources:
     National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 2005.
    Freeze Frame: A Snapshot of America’s Teens
    www.teenpregnancy.org

     American Psychological Association 2002. Developing


    Adolescents.
    www.apa.org/pi/pii/develop.pdf

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