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Adolescent Development

Adolescents are: Age: million

Adolescents: Increasingly Diverse Source: Fact Sheet on Demographics: Adolescents, National Adolescent Health Information Center, Accessed: November 29,

Challenge #1 7Early maturation Growth spurt Onset of puberty Biological Development

Eating Disorders: approx.1% of girls (12-18) anorexic 1-3% bulimic 20% (estimated) engaged in less extreme unhealthy dieting Nutrition: ¾ of adolescents do not eat recommended servings Overweight: ages (1971 – 2002) Boys6.1% % Girls6.2% % Physical activity level drops dramatically( 9→12 grade) Biological Development

Challenge #2  to argue for the sake of arguing  to be self- centered  to constantly find fault in adult’s position  to be overly dramatic Normal adolescent behavior? YES! Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development different arrow ability to think abstractly ability to analyze situations logically ability to think realistically about the future, goal setting moral reasoning Entertain hypothetical situations, use of metaphors Need guidance for rational decision making 10 years 19 years

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

Experimenting with Intimacy yrs Boys 55.3% - 46% Girls 51.7% % Sexual Experience Romantic Relationship years - 24% years – 39% Sexual behavior is changing yrs Oral Sex Boys 55% Girls 54 %

Environmental Settings YOUTH Peers Community School Family Neighborhood Media/ Internet

Social Toxicity Social factors that poison youth’ well being and healthy development

Risk Taking Behavior? But there is concern – Adolescents overestimate their capacities, rely on their immature ability to judge, or give in to peer pressure It is normal! - Exploration of new behaviors, decision making skills, identity development

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 Freeze Frame: A Snapshot of America’s Teens American Psychological Association Developing Adolescents.