Behavior of Adolescence

Presenters:

• Sandipa Lamichhane• Sanjog Kadel• Sashank Shrestha

Class 11 -Section D

Contents:• Introduction to adolescence• Factors determining the behavior of

Adolescence• Causes of positive and Negative Behaviours.• Common Adolescent behavior problems• Conclusion• References

From Latin adolescence, meaning "to grow up“

Transitional stage of physical and psychological development

The period following the onset of puberty

A young person develops from a child into an adult

Seen in age group 13-19

Adolescence:

• Physical environment has great status significance to the adolescent.

• Social problems are compounded progressively earlier physical maturation of children.

• Parental behavior, peer pressure, friends circle etc.

Factors determining the behavior of adolescence

Negative:

• Bullying or abuse by their peers• Lack of communication with parents• Hiding facts from parents• Not following the rules of various

places• Excess use of social media

Causes of positive and negative behavior

Positive:• The children develop self confidence

and takes his/her own decision.• Good parenting system displays

positive behaviour.• Understanding children's behaviours.• Good attention, trust and faith from

society.

Common adolescent behavior problems

• Substance use and abuse in adolescent

• Involve in risky sexual behaviour• Involve in fighting or violence• Self injurious behaviour• Frustration

Conclusion• Hence, the end of adolescence

and the beginning of adulthood varies by country and by function.

• Adults are the base of a country• Behaviours should not be neglected• Their problems are the problems of

the country• Adolescents should be encouraged to

talk to parents, teachers, about problems they are experiencing.

• Adolescents need to be treated as a distinct segment of our population

• It is important to realize and address their health and lifestyle problems.

• Families can play an important role to help these adolescents live a healthier life.

References

• Wikipedia• MERICK MANNUAL

Consumer Version• PLOS science Wednesday