Lesson 3A

DEVELOPMENT STAGES IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

 PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGES AND DEVELOPMENT

 Adolescence is crucial period in development of an individual.
 Marks the major transition stage the bridge childhood to adulthood.
 Middle and late adolescence is between ages of 15 – 21
 Time of one’s life that is full of excitement and challenges.
 Major hallmark of this period is the quest for identity and individuality through
assertion of independence, exercise of personal decision in relation to what one
wants to be in future and establishing meaningful relationship with others .
 ERIK ERIKSON’S PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Has eight stages of development which define each stage of human development with a
crisis or a conflict.
- The stages are borderless, flowing, not strictly fixed and definite.
- He maintained that personality develops in a predetermined order, and builds upon
each previous stage. Called epigenetic principle.

 PUBERTY
- Involves the physical changes that happen during adolescent stage.
- During puberty, the adolescent body matures sexually.
- Cognitive development also happens during adolescence as the brain continues to grow
and develop.
- New cognitive skills develop such as reasoning, abstract thinking, and increased
intelligence.
 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Happens during adolescence when adolescents desire for more autonomy and
independence from their families.
- Their friends and peers became their primary influence, taking over the previous role
their parents had.
 IDEALISM and EXPERIMENTATION - The hallmarks of the adolescence stage.
- Beliefs and Values are formed, sometimes even questioning the existing and accepted
norms.
- With puberty, the adolescence also goes into experimentation of their bodies, exploring
their sexuality, as well as substances such as alcoholic drinks or drugs, which may result
addiction or crime.
 SELF - IDENTITY or SELF – CONCEPT
- Evolves from an individual’s own set of belief and value system, in the roles he has
identified for himself, the responsibilities he recognizes and owns, and the expectations
others have on him.
Lesson 3B

DEVELOPMENT STAGES IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

 DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF ADELOSCENTS

 Developing occupational skills
- Skills that can help the adolescent develop responsibility as a preparation for
gainful employment ahead
 Self-reliance
- The ability to identify their own skills and knowledge, capabilities, and
resources to engage in meaningful activities and not rely too much on others.
 Ability to manage their finances
- Be able to discern what’s the difference between “wants” and “needs”
 Social Responsibility
- Should be able to see beyond themselves. Take into consideration the greater
community around them. See their roles in improving and developing these
communities, serving as change agents.
 Mature work orientation
- Develops pride in what they do. Raise standards of excellence in the quality of
their work.
 Personal responsibility
- Be fully responsible for their own decisions and actions by owning them.
Become aware of the consequences of their decisions and own the results.
 Positive attitude toward work
- ‘Work is love made visible.’ (Kahlil Gibran)
- Developing a healthy and positive attitude toward work means that we see
work as an expression of our love for people who are important to us,
including ourselves.
 ADDITIONAL LIST OF DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF FILIPINO ADOLESCENT SHOULD ACQUIRE:
1. Being courageous in standing up and being different from your friends.
2. Developing self-esteem.
3. Being true to yourself and avoiding the tendency to please others.
4. Learning how media and advertising are trying to influence your thinking
and feeling
5. Becoming aware, critical, and being involved with social issues.
6. Embracing a healthy lifestyle
7. Developing your spirituality.
Lesson 4A
DEVELOPMENT STAGES IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

 THE CHALLENGES OF MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

 There are special challenges faced by adolescents which result from the changes that are
happening to them. These challenges are also related to the crisis during adolescence phase as
theorized by Erik Erikson concerning identity and role confusion. If this crisis is not resolved, it
will continue to persist and may continue even into adulthood.
 ATTITUDE
- Plays an important role in facing these challenges.
- If these challenges are taken as necessary stepping stones towards greater maturity, the
adolescent can then transition more smoothly to adulthood with more confidence and self-
esteem.
 CHALLENGES DURING ADOLESCENCE
1. Attitudes and Behavior Toward Sexuality and Sexual Relationships
- Puberty drives the adolescents to experience surges of sexual desires which often lead to
experimentation and exploration.
- Adolescents exploring sexuality should be responsible: limiting sexual expressions, seeing the
future results or consequence of their behaviors. Attitude: BE RESPONSIBLE
2. Academic Concerns
-The role of a student is the primary role of an adolescent who is still in school.
- Attitudes a learner should have; responsible, disciplined, open-minded, persevering, diligent,
excellent, curious, thinks analytically and critically.
- Shows good memory and understanding, cooperation and team work, respecting other
people’s opinion and beliefs, social interactions, leaderships and followership.
3. Group Belongingness
- An adolescent wants to belong.
- Choose your social groupings wisely.
- Healthy and wholesome organizations whose objectives aim to help individuals develop
themselves are better choices. They respect the individuality of each person and would not lure
them into doing something that goes against time-honored human values.
4. Health and Nutrition
-A healthy mind and a healthy body is what every adolescent should strive for.
5. Developing or Regaining Self-Esteem
-You should be objective and balanced when viewing yourself; see your strengths and
weaknesses.
- Accept your body type.
- Proper grooming and self-care can help improve one’s feeling and attitude about oneself.
6. Roles
-Adolescents must learn to integrate all their roles and it should be clear that these roles are
related to tasks expected to them.
- Discipline and time management can help in balancing the different roles an adolescent has.
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7. Material Poverty
-Some adolescents struggle hard to be able to have education.
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8. Parents Working Abroad

- React in a positive way
- An adolescent wants to belong.
- Identify your support system
9. Career Choice
- In pursuing a career, look at what you love to do and are passionate about.
10. Relationships
-Maintaining a healthy relationship require a certain level of maturity.
11. Values and Belief
Ask: What will I fight against?
What can I not afford to lose?
What can I not live without?
12. Other Challenges
- Depression, peer pressure.