A DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT OF

ADOLESCENCE

INDRIANI, SKM., MSc

 CONCEPT
• Adolescence can be defined biologically,
as the physical transition marked by the
onset of puberty and the termination of
physical growth; cognitively, as changes in
the ability to think abstractly and multi-
dimensionally; or socially, as a period of
preparation for adult roles.
• Often categorized with teenagers,
youth, young people and young adults
are adolescents who form a distinct
population group due to their unique
biological, psychological and social
characteristics
 CONCEPT…
These unique features derive mainly from the
implicit process that they experience:
adolescence. Adolescence 1 may be viewed as a
transition stage in human development from
childhood to adulthood.

During this period, an individual goes through

many changes including the formation of one's
values, attitudes and behavior to adapt and
adjust childhood behaviors to culturally
acceptable adult forms
Adolescence Health
 Problems in Adolescence

Psychosocial disorders are more common

during adolescence than during childhood,
and many unhealthy behaviors begin during
adolescence.
Having an eating disorder, poor
diet, obesity, smoking, using drugs, and
violent behavior can lead to acute health
problems, chronic disorders, or morbidity
later in life
What do the Adolescence Need to
Grow & Develop in Good Health?
Who Need to Contribute to this ?
WhY IT IS IMPORTANT TO INVEST
THE HEALTH in ADOLESCENCE?
Demographic
Rationale:
Public Health Rationale: