© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 8 ADOLESCENCE.

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives LO 8.1 List the physical changes that begin puberty LO 8.2 Describe the normative timing of pubertal events, cultural variations, and how being early or late influences emotional and social development LO 8.3 Identify the main gender differences in puberty rituals worldwide LO 8.4 Describe the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of eating disorders LO 8.5 Classify adolescent substance use into four categories LO 8.6 Explain the features of hypothetical-deductive reasoning and give an example of how it is assessed LO 8.7 Recall the two major critiques of Piaget’s theory of formal operations LO 8.8 Summarize the major changes in attention and memory that take place from middle childhood to adolescence

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives LO 8.9 Define the imaginary audience and the personal fable and explain how they reflect egocentrism in adolescence LO 8.10 Produce an example of the zone of proximal development and scaffolding involving adolescents LO 8.11 Compare and contrast the secondary education systems and academic performance of developed countries and developing countries LO 8.12 Summarize the typical forms of adolescent work and characterize the impact it has on their development LO 8.13 Summarize the results of the ESM studies with respect to adolescent emotionality LO 8.14Describe how self-understanding, self-concept, and self- esteem change during adolescence LO 8.15 Compare and contrast the cultural patterns in gender expectations for girls and boys in adolescence

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives LO 8.16 Discriminate between Kohlberg’s theory of moral development and Jensen’s worldviews theory LO 8.17 Describe the cultural variations in religious beliefs during adolescence as well as the sources and outcomes of religiosity within cultures LO 8.18 Summarize the cultural variations in adolescents’ relationships with parents, siblings, and extended family LO 8.19 Describe cultural variations in adolescents’ relationships with friends, and characterize their interactions with peers LO 8.20 Identify cultural variations in adolescent love and sexuality, including variations in adolescent pregnancy and contraceptive use LO 8.21 Explain the function of media use in adolescents’ lives and apply the Media Practice Model to the playing of electronic games

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives LO 8.22 Summarize the explanations for why age and crime are so strongly correlated, and describe the multisystemic approach to combating delinquency LO 8.23 Identify the different types and rates of depression and summarize the most effective treatments LO 8.24 Define resilience and name the protective factors that are related to resilience in adolescence

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty The Physical Changes of Puberty Puberty is a time period of rapid biological growth Hormonal changes triggered by hypothalamus Two classes of sex hormones:  Estrogen—estradiol production 8 times higher in females  Androgens—testosterone is 20 times higher in males LO 8.1 Physical Changes of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.1 Hormonal Changes in Puberty Girls and boys follow very different hormonal paths at this life stage. Source: Nottelmann et al. (1987) L.O. 8.1

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty The Physical Changes of Puberty Two types of sex characteristics:  Primary sex characteristics—directly related to reproduction.  Secondary sex characteristics—bodily changes due to rise in sex hormones, NOT directly related to reproduction. LO 8.1 Physical Changes of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty The Physical Changes of Puberty Brain development continues throughout adolescence and beyond. Myelination encourages efficiency in thought Cerebellum continues to grow Exuberance and synaptic pruning  Especially concentrated in the frontal lobes LO 8.1 Physical Changes of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty Timing of Puberty Sex differences in timing of puberty Girls begin puberty about two years earlier than boys Note: exception of Kikuyu of Kenya: boys show signs of puberty before girls Ethnic and Cultural differences in timing of puberty LO 8.2 Normative Timing of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty Timing of Puberty Timing of puberty Were you an early, on-time or late developer? How did this affect you? If you could go through adolescence again, would you change the timing of your development? Explain. LO 8.2 Normative Timing of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty Timing of Puberty Secular trend- decrease in the age of menarche  The average= 12.5 yrs. in developed countries; as high as 15 yrs. in developing countries Caused by increases in: Nutrition Access to health care LO 8.2 Normative Timing of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.2 The Secular Trend in Age of Menarche Why did age of reaching menarche decline? Source: Flynn, 1999 L.O. 8.2

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty Timing of Puberty Social & personal responses to pubertal timing  Most research has been conducted in U.S.  Best for girls to be “on time”  Best for males to be early  Results are complex; they depend on whether one is considering short-term or long-term effects. LO 8.2 Normative Timing of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Biological Changes of Puberty Timing of Puberty Early maturation  Girls—depressed mood, negative body image, eating disorders  Boys—favorable body image, higher popularity, earlier delinquency Later maturation may be more negative for boys with fewer problems for girls LO 8.2 Normative Timing of Puberty

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Physical Development Puberty Rituals Puberty rituals mark a transition Girls  Menstrual blood may be considered dangerous to crops, livestock, and people Boys  May be required to show feats of courage, strength, or pain endurance Circumcision LO 8.3 Gender Differences in Puberty Rituals

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Health Issues in Adolescence Eating Disorders Anorexia  Inability to maintain body weight  Fear of weight gain  Lack of menstruation  Distorted body image LO 8.4 Eating Disorders

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Health Issues in Adolescence Eating Disorders Bulimia  Fear of weight gain  Engage in binge eating then purge  Can damage teeth from repeated vomiting Tend to maintain normal weight and recognize abnormal eating patterns Eating disorders are more common in cultures that emphasize slimness LO 8.4 Eating Disorders

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Health Issues in Adolescence Eating Disorders Treatment options: hospitalization, medication, or psychotherapy Effectiveness:  1/3 of individuals treated for anorexia remain ill  1/2 of individuals treated for bulimia relapse  Continuing problems as individuals dealing with these disorders age LO 8.4 Eating Disorders

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Health Issues in Adolescence Substance Use Reasons for substance use among adolescents are varied  Experimental  Social  Medicinal  Addictive LO 8.5 Substance Use

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.3 Substance Use in Western Countries Why are rates of substance use low in the U.S. and Canada? Source: WHO (2008) L.O. 8.5

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Cognitive Development in Adolescence What are the characteristics of adolescent thought (how is it different from the thinking of middle childhood)?

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Piaget’s Formal Operations Hypothetical Deductive Reasoning 4 th stage- Formal Operations begins about 11 yrs. Hypothetical Deductive reasoning Pendulum problem Figure 8.4 Pendulum Problem How does performance on this task test formal operations?

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Piaget’s Formal Operations Critiques Individual differences  Not seen in all adolescents; not used consistently  Adolescents with math/science exhibit it more Cultural differences Why do you think many from non- Western cultures showed less success with Piagetian tasks? LO 8.7 Critiques of Piaget’s Theory

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Information Processing Attention and Metamemory Adolescents improve on attention tasks  Selective attention—focus on relevant information  Divided attention—two things at once but learning is still detrimentally effected Memory also improves  Use of memory strategies (mnemonic devices)  Increase in experience and knowledge LO 8.8 Changes in Attention and Memory

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social Cognition: Imaginary Audience and Personal Fable Adolescent Egocentrism has two aspects  Imaginary audience -Leads to feeling of self-consciousness  Personal fable -Feeling unique can lead to anguish and risky behavior LO 8.9 Imaginary Audience and Personal Fable

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development Schools International variations School types  Comprehensive Schools (only kind in U.S.)  Non-Comprehensive Schools (college prep, vocational, & professional) More common in Europe Enrollment  Developed countries it is the norm  Developing countries it is difficult LO 8.11 Secondary Education

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Map 8.1 Secondary School Enrollment Worldwide Which countries have the highest enrollment rates for secondary education? Which are the lowest? What cultural and economic factors might explain these variations? L.O. 8.19

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.5 International Performance in Reading, Math, and Science, Eight Grade What explains why Japan and South Korea score highest? Based on: NCES (2011) L.O. 8.19

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development:Work Developed countries  Most often serves as disposable income  Does not usually prepare them for later careers What are other negative outcomes of working during high school? Would you allow your adolescent to work? LO 8.12 Adolescent Work

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development Work European countries have tradition of apprenticeship Common in central and northern Europe  Entry at age 16  Continued part-time schooling  Training that takes place in workplace  Preparation for career in a profession LO 8.12 Adolescent Work

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.6 Percentages of adolescents indicating Benefits and Costs of employment. Source: Based on Aronson et al. (1996), Table 2.10.

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.6 Percentages of adolescents indicating Benefits and Costs of employment. (Con’t)

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Social Development

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Storm and Stress Adolescence thought to be a time of storm and stress Experience Sampling Method (ESM) has shown that  In U.S. it is a time of emotional volatility  Self-conscious, embarrassed, moody, lonely, and nervous LO 8.13 Adolescent Emotionality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Storm and Stress Source of distress a combination of cognitive and environmental factors Transitions coupled with how events are interpreted contribute to volatility LO 8.13 Adolescent Emotionality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.7 Change in Emotional States During Adolescence Average emotional state becomes teadilyi more negative in the course of adolescence. Source: Larson et al. (2002)

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Adolescent self—conceptions become complex Composed of:  Actual self—true self conception  Possible self—what you could become -Ideal self—would like to be -Feared self—would like to avoid becoming  False self—what is shown to others LO 8.14 Changes in Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Discrepancy between actual self and ideal self can lead to feelings of failure and depression Self-esteem tends to fluctuate during adolescence LO 8.14 Changes in Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Self-Esteem Eight domains of adolescent self-image (Harter) Social acceptance Athletic competence Physical appearance Job competence Romantic appeal Behavioral conduct Close friendship LO 8.14 Changes in Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Self-Esteem Domains most strongly related to global self-esteem are:  Physical appearance  Social acceptance from peers Self-esteem tends to be lower in girls than boys during adolescence. Why? LO 8.14 Changes in Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Gender Intensification Gender intensification hypothesis— psychological and behavioral differences more pronounced from childhood to adolescence due to increased pressure to conform to gender roles LO 8.15 Gender Expectations

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Gender Intensification Research supports this hypothesis From 6 th –8 th grade boys and girls self- descriptions became more gender stereotyped LO 8.15 Gender Expectations

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Emotional and Self-Development Gender Intensification Gender intensification higher in traditional cultures Boys  Achieve manhood by providing, protecting, and procreating Girls  Demonstrate womanhood but it is inevitable and cannot fail LO 8.15 Gender Expectations

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Cultural Beliefs Moral Development Kohlberg proposed a universal theory of moral development His focus was on the structure of moral reasoning LO 8.16 Theories of Moral Development

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Cultural Beliefs Moral Development Classified moral reasoning into three levels composed of two stages each  Preconvention—likelihood of rewards and punishments  Conventional—value conforming to moral others  Post conventional—objective principles of right and wrong LO 8.16 Theories of Moral Development

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development Preconventional Stage 1- Punishment and obedience Stage 2- Individualism and purpose Conventional Stage 3- Interpersonal Concordance Stage 4- Social Systems Postconventional Stage 5- Community Rights Stage 6- Universal Ethics

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Cultural Beliefs Moral Development Alternate view of moral reasoning focuses on the individual’s worldview World view provides basis for:  Moral reasoning—explaining right or wrong  Moral evaluations—outcome of moral reasoning  Moral behaviors—actions that reinforce world view LO 8.16 Theories of Moral Development

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.8 Worldviews Theory How is this theory different from Kohlberg’s? L.O. 8.14

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Cultural Beliefs Religious Beliefs Adolescents in industrialized societies are less religious than traditional cultures Religion has a low priority and tends to follow no specific traditional doctrine LO 8.17 Religious Beliefs During Adolescence

Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Cultural Beliefs Religious Beliefs Differences in religiosity include:  Family characteristics  Ethnicity Religious involvement provides protective factors LO 8.17 Religious Beliefs During Adolescence

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Family Relationships In Western countries, conflict with parents increases during early adolescence, then declines in later adolescence. Why? In traditional cultures, it is rare for parents and adolescents to engage in frequent conflicts. Why? LO 8.18 Cultural Variations in Family Relationships

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. L.O. 8.16 Figure 8.9 Parental conflict in adolescence. Why does conflict peak in the mid-teens?

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Family Relationships Sibling relationships have conflict but less than in earlier childhood Traditional cultures  Siblings have child care responsibilities  Close to extended family members More contact in traditional cultures than in Western countries LO 8.18 Cultural Variations in Family Relationships

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Peers and Friends Friends provide companionship and intimacy In traditional culturesadolescents spend more time with family than peers Intimacy most distinctive feature of adolescent friendships LO 8.19 Cultural Variations in Friendships

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.10 ESM Study of Time Spent with Family Source: Larson et al. (1996) L.O. 8.16

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Peers and Friends Girls talk more with their friends than boys do Non-Western countries adolescents are close to families even as they are close to friends LO 8.19 Cultural Variations in Friendships

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Peers and Friends Adolescent social groups include:  Cliques—small group of friends  Crowds—larger, reputation-based groups; not necessarily friends Crowds help adolescents define their own identities What crowds existed in your school? LO 8.19 Cultural Variations in Friendships

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Peers and Friends Three components of bullying:  Aggression—physical or verbal  Repetition—pattern over time  Power imbalance—higher peer status Negative effects include helplessness, anxiety, and unhappiness Cyberbulling- highest in early adolescence LO 8.19 Cultural Variations in Friendships

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Love and Sexuality Romantic relationships increase over time Asian cultures later than other groups Romance is less formal than in previous cohorts LO 8.20 Cultural Variations in Love and Sexuality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Love and Sexuality Culture influences views on relationships and sexuality  Permissive cultures tolerate adolescent sexuality  Semirestrictive cultures have prohibitions, but not strictly enforced & easily evaded  Restrictive cultures have strong prohibitions (although double standard is common) LO 8.20 Cultural Variations in Love and Sexuality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Adolescence: Pregnancy Rates of premarital pregnancy: Low in both restrictive and permissive cultures Higher rate in U.S. than in any other developed country. Why? LO 8.20 Cultural Variations in Love and Sexuality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.11 Teenage Pregnancy Rates in Developed Countries Why are rates so high in the United States? Based on: WHO (2010) L.O. 8.18

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development Pregnancy Pregnancy and contraception use vary by type of country Permissive adolescent sex attitudes— low rates of conception  Influenced by availability and attitudes about safe sex and contraception LO 8.20 Cultural Variations in Love and Sexuality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development Sexual Orientation Adolescence is when sexual orientation is fully aware  Historically kept secret now more likely to “come out”  Homophobia can make coming out traumatic  Parental rejection a concern  Acceptance by peers may be increasing LO 8.20 Cultural Variations in Love and Sexuality

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.12 Media Practice Model In this model, identity is the main motivator of media use. Source: Brown et al. (2002), p. 9.

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Social and Cultural Contexts of Development Media Use Electronic games  Become more popular among boys  Favorite games involve violence  Could be related to anxiety and depression  Use may be related to feelings of power, fame, and dealing with stress LO 8.21 Media Use

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Problems and Resilience Crime and Delinquency Crime rates peak about 18 then decline Age-crime relationship  Increased peer importance coupled with independence from parents Two types of delinquency  Life course—persistent delinquents  Adolescence limited delinquents LO 8.22 Crime and Delinquency

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.13 Age-Crime Relationship in (a) 1842 and (b) 1992 Why does crime peak in the late teens? Source: Gottfredson & Hirschi (1990), p. 125; Osgood (2009)

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Figure 8.14 Multisystemic Approach to Delinquency Why is MST more effective than other types of interventions for delinquency?

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Problems and Resilience Depression Types of depression  Depressed mood  Depressive syndrome  Major depressive disorder Two types of treatment  Anti-depressant therapy  Cognitive behavior therapy LO 8.23 Depression and Treatments

© 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Human Development: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Problems and Resilience Resilience in Adolescence Resilience—good outcomes in spite of threats to adaptation and development Protective factors are:  High intelligence  Effective parenting  Adult mentor  Physical attractiveness  Religiosity LO 8.24 Resilience

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