GROUP 7

A quick presentation about the 3 stages of Adolescence

 Adolescence is the phase of
life between childhood and
adulthood, from ages 10 to
WHAT IS 19. It is a unique stage of

ADOLESCE human development and an

important time for laying the
NCE? foundations of good health.
Adolescents experience rapid
physical, cognitive and
psychosocial growth.
 3 STAGES
OF
ADOLESCE
EARLY ADOLESCENCE
NCE
MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE
LATE ADOLESCENCE
• EARLY STAGE OF
ADOLESCENCE
Ages 10-13

While this transition is different for every child,

early adolescence is usually defined as the period
between 10 and 15 years of age. Early adolescence
is the time between childhood and adolescence,
while adolescence is the time between childhood
and adulthood.
 PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
While girls begin to mature approximately a year earlier than boys,
both experience two related types of physical change in early
adolescence: a major growth spurt and sexual development. For
girls, the growth spurt typically starts at 10 years of age, peaks at 11
and is complete by 15. For boys, the growth spurt typically starts at
11, peaks at 13 and is complete by 15. Although not often noticed
or discussed, early adolescents even experience changes in the sizes
and functions of their eyes! In terms of sexual maturation, early
adolescents develop what are called secondary sex characteristics.
For girls, these include menstruation, breast development and body
COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT
As individuals move from childhood through
adolescence they move from concrete to abstract
thinkers. Concrete thinkers see issues as only "yes" or
"no" or "black" and "white." They become frustrated
when given problems or moral dilemmas with multiple
solutions or no single correct answer. Abstract thinkers
can see multiple ways of addressing a problem, enjoy
considering "what-if" questions, and can imagine
outcomes in the future. Things are either right or
wrong, great or terrible, without much room in
between. It is normal at this stage for young people to
center their thinking on themselves (called
 PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Pre-teens feel an increased need for privacy

They may start to explore ways of being independent from their

family. In this process, they may push boundaries and may react
strongly if parents or guardians reinforce limits. Relationships with
friends become extremely important to the early adolescent because
friends provide a sounding board for receiving support from others
who are experiencing the same life stage
 2. MIDDLE
STAGE OF
ADOLESCENCE
Ages 14-17

At this age, many teens become interested in

romantic and sexual relationships. They may
question and explore their sexual identity which may
be stressful if they do not have support from peers,
family, or community. Another typical way of
exploring sex and sexuality for teens of all genders
is self-stimulation, also called masturbation.
 PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
Physical changes from puberty continue during
middle adolescence. Most males will have started
their growth spurt, and puberty-related changes
continue. They may have some voice cracking, for
example, as their voices lower. Some develop acne.
Physical changes may be nearly complete for
 COGNITIVE
The brainDEVELOPMENT
continues to change and mature in this stage, but
there are still many differences in how a normal middle
adolescent thinks compared to an adult. Much of this is
because the frontal lobes are the last areas of the brain to
mature, development is not complete until a person is well into
their 20s! The frontal lobes play a big role in coordinating
complex decision making, impulse control, and being able to
consider multiple options and consequences. Middle
adolescents are more able to think abstractly and consider "the
 PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Many middle adolescents have more
arguments with their parents as they
struggle for more independence. They may
spend less time with family and more time
with friends. They are very concerned
about their appearance, and peer pressure
3. LATE STAGE
OF
ADOLESCENCE
Age 18 and beyond

Teens entering early adulthood have a stronger sense of

their own individuality now and can identify their own
values. They may become more focused on the future and
base decisions on their hopes and ideals. Friendships and
romantic relationships become more stable. They become
more emotionally and physically separated from their
family. However, many reestablish an "adult" relationship
with their parents, considering them more an equal from
 PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
Late adolescents generally have
completed physical development and
grown to their full adult height. They
usually have more impulse control by
now and may be better able to gauge
 COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT
Increased thoughts about more global
concepts such as justice, history and
politics. Develops idealistic views on
specific topics or concerns. Debates and
develops intolerance of opposing views.
Begins to focus thinking on making
career decisions.
 PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Late adolescents have increased concern for others.
Peer relationships remain important during this
stage. More serious relationships likely develop at
this time as late adolescents attempt to find mutually
satisfying relationships. Social and cultural traditions
regain some of their importance.
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