1. Fundamental Changes of Adolescence
What is Adolescence?
Fundamental Changes of Adolescence
puberty
cognitive
social role transitions
Contexts of Adolescent Development
Media
Family
Peers and Friends
School

2. Psychosocial Issues of Adolescence
Identity
Gender Identity
Sexuality
Morality

3. Stereotypes vs Scientific Study
Is adolescence an inherently stressful time?

4. Key developmental challenge
Puberty
Key developmental challenge
for adolescents
nature of these changes
timing of these changes
psychological and social impact of these changes

5. History of Research on Puberty
Very little until 1980’s
Why?

6. Nature of Pubertal Changes
Height
Weight & Fat
Circulatory & Respiratory Systems
Appearance of Skin
Brain Growth
Sexual Maturation

7. Pubertal Changes - Height

8. Pubertal Changes -muscle mass

9. Pubertal Changes - Body Fat

10. Timing and Tempo of Pubertal Changes
Onset: range
years of age for girls
years of age for boys
Interval: range
years for girls
2 - 5 years for boys

11. Ethnic Differences in Timing example: breast development

12. Early vs. Late Maturing Boys …During Adolescence

13. Early vs. Late Maturing Boys …Later in Life

14. Early vs. Late Maturing Girls …During Adolescence

15. Early vs. Late Maturing Girls …Later in Life