Adolescence Development

Adolescence Development

Growth Spurt A rapid increase in height and weight that occurs during adolescence.
The growth spurt for girls typically occurs around age 10.5.
The growth spurt for boys typically occurs around age 12.5.


Sexual Development of Females The first sign of puberty is the growth spurt.  The breasts begin to develop and pubic hair begins to appear.  Menarche (the first menstrual period) occurs a year after the development of the breasts (between 12.5 and 13 years old). 

Sexual Development of Males The initial sign of puberty is the growth of the testes (around 11.5 years old).
During the growth spurt (around age 12.5) enlargement of the penis occurs.
Development of pubic hair.


Sexual Development of Males Development of facial hair.
The first ejaculation (around age 13.5).
The deepening of the voice is one of the last changes.


Piaget’s Cognitive Development

Sensory-Motor Stage (birthSensory(birth-2) Preoperational Stage (2(2-7) Concrete Operations (7(7-11) Formal Operations (11(11-15)

Formal-Operational Stage Formal(11 to 15 years)
The

adolescent becomes capable of abstract thought
Teenagers tend to be very idealistic – change the world
Later adolescence finds flexibility in the use of mental abilities and ideals

Erikson’s SocialSocial-Emotional Theory Age

Psychosocial Crisis

0-1, Infant

Trust vs. Mistrust

2-3, Toddler

Autonomy vs. Shame

3-6, Preschooler

Initiative vs. Guilt

7-12, School Age child Industry vs. Inferiority

Erikson’s SocialSocial-Emotional Theory Age

Psychosocial Crisis

12-19, Adolescent

Identity vs. Role Confusion

•Questioning who they are, and where they are going – development of personal faith

Cognitive Distortions in Adolescence imaginary audience: The deluded belief of adolescents that they are constantly being observed by others.
personal fable: The deluded belief of adolescents that they are unique, very important, and invulnerable.


Forming an Identity identity formation: The development of a stable sense of self necessary to make the transition from dependence on others to dependence on oneself.
identity crisis: A period of intense self-examination and decision making; part of the process of identity formation.


4 Possible Outcomes of an Identity Crisis identity achievement: successful resolution of identity crisis
identity foreclosure: chosen an identity that pleases others
moratorium: still exploring various roles, but have not chosen one yet
identity diffusion: avoid considering role options in any conscious manner


Some Problems of Adolescence Declines in self-esteem may result from the physical, social, or emotional changes they are going through.
depression and suicide: Suicide rates for teens are up from past decades.


Risk Factors of Teen Suicide being female
thinking about suicide
having a mental disorder (e.g., depression)
having a poorly educated father who is absent from the home


Other Issues in Adolescences Peer Pressure
Sex
Dating


Biblical Advice for Young Men Titus 2:6-8 Similarly, encourage the young men to be selfcontrolled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another,

Biblical Advice for Young Women Titus 2:4 Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be selfcontrolled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.

Biblical Advice for Young Women 1 Peter 3:1-6 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

Biblical Advice for Young Women 1 Peter 3:1-6 5 For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6 like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.

Biblical Advice for Young People

1 Timothy 4:12, 13 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching