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    Adolescents are defined as individuals between the ages of 10-19, with over 40 million in the United States. They face significant biological, cognitive, social, and emotional challenges as they develop. Biologically, they experience puberty and growth spurts, as well as increased risks of eating disorders and obesity. Cognitively, their brains are still developing important functions like abstract thinking and impulse control. Socially and emotionally, they are figuring out their identity and how to relate to others, while also experimenting with intimacy, romantic relationships, and sexuality. Their environments, like school, media, and peers, can both support healthy development and expose them to risks like problem behaviors.

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    Adolescents are defined as individuals between the ages of 10-19, with over 40 million in the United States. They face significant biological, cognitive, social, and emotional challenges as they develop. Biologically, they experience puberty and growth spurts, as well as increased risks of eating disorders and obesity. Cognitively, their brains are still developing important functions like abstract thinking and impulse control. Socially and emotionally, they are figuring out their identity and how to relate to others, while also experimenting with intimacy, romantic relationships, and sexuality. Their environments, like school, media, and peers, can both support healthy development and expose them to risks like problem behaviors.

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    Adolescents are defined as individuals between the ages of 10-19, with over 40 million in the United States. They face significant biological, cognitive, social, and emotional challenges as they develop. Biologically, they experience puberty and growth spurts, as well as increased risks of eating disorders and obesity. Cognitively, their brains are still developing important functions like abstract thinking and impulse control. Socially and emotionally, they are figuring out their identity and how to relate to others, while also experimenting with intimacy, romantic relationships, and sexuality. Their environments, like school, media, and peers, can both support healthy development and expose them to risks like problem behaviors.

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    Adolescent Development

    Adolescents are:

    Age: 10-19 40.7 million

    Adolescents: Increasingly Diverse

    Source: Fact Sheet on Demographics: Adolescents, National Adolescent Health Information Center, http://nahic.ucsf.edu//downloads/Demographics.pdf. Accessed: November 29, 2005

    Challenge #1
    Biological Development

    Onset of puberty Growth spurt Early maturation

    10-12 10-12 7

    11-13 12-14

    Biological Development
    Eating Disorders: approx. 1% of girls (12-18) anorexic 1-3% bulimic 20% (estimated) engaged in less extreme unhealthy dieting Nutrition: of adolescents do not eat recommended servings Overweight: ages 12-19 (1971 2002) Boys 6.1% - 16.7% Girls 6.2% - 15.4% Physical activity level drops dramatically( 912 grade)

    Challenge #2
    Cognitive Development
    Normal adolescent behavior?

    to argue for the sake of arguing to be self- centered to constantly find fault in adults position to be overly dramatic

    YES!

    Cognitive Development different arrow


    19 years

    ability to think abstractly ability to analyze situations

    10 years

    logically ability to think realistically about the future, goal setting moral reasoning Entertain hypothetical situations, use of metaphors Need guidance for rational decision making

    Brain Research Findings


    The brain continues to develop during adolescence.

    Areas under construction:


    Prefrontal cortex responsible for organizing,

    setting priorities, strategizing, controlling impulses Brain functions that help plan and adapt to the social environment Brain functions that help put situations into context; retrieve memories to connect with gut reactions

    Challenge #3
    Social Emotional Development
    Who am I? Where do I belong? - Identity development (gender, sexual, ethnic) - Self-esteem - Role of peer group How do I relate to others?

    - Social Skills
    - Emotional Intelligence

    Experimenting with Intimacy


    Romantic Relationship 12-14 years - 24% Sexual Experience 15-19 yrs 1995 - 2002 Boys 55.3% - 46% Girls 51.7% - 46.8%

    15-17 years 39%

    Sexual behavior is changing 15-19 yrs Oral Sex Boys 55% Girls 54 %

    Environmental Settings

    School

    YOUTH

    Media/ Internet

    Social Toxicity

    Social factors that poison youth well being and healthy development

    Risk Taking Behavior?


    It is normal! Exploration of new behaviors, decision making skills, identity development

    But there is concern


    Adolescents overestimate their capacities, rely on their immature ability to judge, or give in to peer pressure

    Problem Behaviors
    Teen Pregnancy Violence Delinquency Substance Abuse School drop out Mental health

    Positive Youth Outcomes


    Volunteerism Music & Performing Arts High School Graduation Enrollment in College

    Main Sources:

    National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 2005. Freeze Frame: A Snapshot of Americas Teens www.teenpregnancy.org American Psychological Association 2002. Developing Adolescents. www.apa.org/pi/pii/develop.pdf

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