CHRISTIAN SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, INC.

Matandang Sora St., Zone 7, Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental

MODULE 1: SELF DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER 4: Facing the Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence

Name: Year level:

Section: Instructor:

A. CONTENT STANDARD
The skills and tasks appropriate for middle and late adolescence, and preparatory to early adulthood

B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learners shall be able to:
Make a list of ways to become responsible adolescents prepared for adult life

C. LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners:
- discuss that facing the challenges during adolescence may able to clarify and manage the demands of teen years
- express his/her feelings on the expectations of the significant people around him/her (parents, siblings, friends, teachers,
community leaders)
- make affirmations that help one become more lovable and capable as an adolescent

D. DURATION – WEEK 4

E. DISCUSSIONS

Physiological Development Challenges

Concern for Body Image

- Body Image- is a person’s perception of the physical aspects of the self. It is how one perceives the self in
terms of the physical self-projected to other people through the body.

Some teens have a tendency to be unhappy about their physical image and are in danger of acquiring a bad physical image if
they:
o Have a physical defect or incapacity
o Feel pressure from family or friends who annoy or mock them about their looks
o Have a different look or heavier weight compared with the “ideal” shapes adored by people as propagated by
the media
o Feel anxious about how others perceive their physical appearance
o Have poor self-esteem
o Would like to have a perfect body image
o Have bouts of depression because of their looks
o Belong to a group, club, or organization that emphasizes a certain body type

- Obesity – is a body condition characterized by having too much body fat. If not properly addressed, obesity can
cause major problems, including heart problems, hypertension, sleeping difficulties, breathing problems, and
emotional problems.
- Eating Disorders – are psychological conditions characterized by having extreme disturbances in eating habits.

3 Types of Eating Disorders:

1. Anorexia Nervosa – this type of eating disorder is characterized by refusal to eat. They fear gaining weight so they
exercise a lot. Some may even starve to death.
2. Bulimia Nervosa – this type of eating disorder characterized by eating excessive amounts of food and consequently
purging the body through vomiting, exercising, or using laxatives and diuretics.
3. Binge- Eating Disorder – this type of eating disorder is characterized by frequent episodes of out of control eating. It is
quite similar to bulimia but people who have this disorder do not purge their bodies of excess calories.

Indications of Eating Disorders:

 Habit of weighting more often

 Tremendous weight change
 Insomnia
 Constipation
 Hyperactivity and extraordinary interest in exercise
 Twisted perception about body image
 Missing most meals
 Distorted eating habits ( eating excessively at one point and missing meals next)

- Insomnia – refers to the trouble a person experiences in falling or staying asleep.

- Narcolepsy – is a type of sleep syndrome characterized by excessive sleepiness during day and disruption of
sleep at night.
- Sleep apnea - is a type of sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.
Psychosocial Development Challenges

Searching for Identity

Young people continually seek answers to questions such as who they are and where they are in the world. This searched can
be influenced by their family, school, gender, peer group, and cultural background.

Sexual Interest, Curiosity, Experimentation, and Partnerships

Substance Abuse – is one of the challenges faced by teenagers in the middle and late adolescence. Some of the reasons for
substance abuse are curiosity, peer pressure, rebellion, and relief from unpleasant emotions.

Challenges faced by
Adolescents Body Image

Peer
Independ
Relation
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ship

Sexuality

F. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

 Research and Create

Research on the different types of drugs and their adverse effects on the health of an individual and write
down the result of your research about drug abuse.
Based on your research, Create a Slogan about drug abuse in a 1 short bond paper.

G. CLOSING QUESTIONS

 How do you describe your relationships with your teachers? With your parents? Do you see similarities and
differences in the challenges in this chapter?

H. PROCESSING QUESTIONS

 At what do you think people should be allowed to drive? To drink alcohol? To vote? Why? (Explain)

I. GENERALIZATIONS

Adolescence is a turbulent period for most people. Understandably so – you are saddled with decisions about career,
lifestyle and sex. As a male child, it is even more difficult – you also have to make decisions about drugs, alcohol, family etc.
You are under a lot of pressure to live up to society’s definition of ‘a man’. Planning life directions can be especially difficult
if you are ill-equipped on how to deal with situations that you face.
In order to enjoy a crisis-free adolescence and emerge a responsible adult, it is paramount that you possess skills
such as decision-making, assertiveness and goal-setting skills. You also need to be able to take charge of your life. The
following tips will help you to do just that:
- Know your values
- Draw up a plan for your life
- Develop yourself
- Have a role model
- Make decisions
- Be Assertive
- Learn a Skill
- Take advantage of holiday periods
- Believe in yourself

J. REFERENCES

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT – Discovering the Key to Success; Pages 41-54