Life span chapter 10
- 1. Chapter 10 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age PowerPoints developed by Jenni Fauchier, Butchered by Professor Carney 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 2. Identity Identity composed of: vocational/career identity political identity religious identity relationship identity achievement; intellectual identity sexual identity cultural/ethnic identity interests personality physical identity 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 3. Ongoing Search Identity issues: Questions about identity come up throughout life Such as? Parents Important in adolescent's development of identity – How? 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 4. Self-Esteem Self-esteem Overall way we evaluate ourselves May be correlation between Adolescent self-esteem & Future adjustment in adulthood How was your self esteem in adolescence? Is it better now? 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 5. Autonomy and Attachment Adolescent’s push for autonomy & responsibility Puzzles Angers many parents How should you handle this issue? 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 6. Autonomy and Attachment Adult should Allow reasonable decisions All through childhood adults should be slowly letting go Continue to guide adolescent Ask questions to help them to think Ex: Want a new car – Questions? Boys given more independence Secure attachment Important in adolescents’ relationships with parents 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
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- 8. Old & New Models Old model Detach from parents & move into autonomy Parent-adolescent conflict intense & stressful New model Parents important attachment figures & support systems Parent-adolescent conflict is moderate Everyday negotiations & minor disputes Normal Serve positive function – What could that be? 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 9. Competent Development Results when Parents … Show warmth & respect Not too controlling Not too permissive Demonstrate interest Spend time with them Monitor activities Understand development Communicate expectations for high standards of conduct & achievement Recognize moderate conflict is normal Deal with problems & conflict constructively Understand adolescents don’t become adults overnight NUMBER 1 RULE: BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 10. Friends Prefer smaller number of friendships More intense More intimate Increasingly important in meeting social needs Ups & downs of experiences with friends Shape adolescents’ well-being 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 11. Friends Longitudinal study Close friendships at 16 predicts positive romantic relationships at 20-23 Conform more to peer pressure than when children 8th – 9th grade conformity to antisocial behavior peeks. Drug use 12 - 13 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 12. Dating & Romantic Relationships Dating can be a form of: Recreation Source of status Learning about close relationships Way of finding a mate Often comfort in numbers Teens begin hanging out in mixed-sex groups Cyberdating Popular Especially middle school age Hazardous Who are they really talking to? 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 13. Gay & Lesbian Dating Many date heterosexually, which can help clarify their sexual orientation disguise it Few have same-sex romantic relationships Limited opportunities Social disapproval 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 14. Sociocultural Contexts & Dating Differences in dating patterns among ethnic groups Values, religious beliefs, & traditions dictate: Age dating begins How much freedom in dating Dates chaperoned by adults or parents Roles of males/females in dating 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 15. Dating & Adjustment Those who date more likely accepted by peers perceived as more physically attractive Early dating & “going with” someone associated with : adolescent pregnancy problems at home problems at school 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 16. Variations of adolescence around the world Asian Indian 2/3 accept parents’ choice of marital partner Philippines Many females sacrifice their futures Move to city Send money home Middle East Many not allowed to interact with opposite sex, even in school 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 17. Variations of adolescence around the world Cont. Kenya Street youth May delinquent Prostitution United States Marrying later Russia Marrying earlier Legitimize sexual activity 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 18. Rites of Passage Rite of passage Ceremony or ritual Marks transition One status to another Gain access to: – Sacred adult practices – Knowledge – Sexuality Often involve a ritual – Death – Rebirth » or – Means of contact with spiritual world 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 19. Do we have rites of passage for American adolescents? US no universal ceremony Jewish bar & bat mitzvah Catholic confirmation Quinceañera Sweet 16 party School graduation closest Social organizations May have ceremonies Initiations Debuts 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 20. Delinquency Juvenile delinquent 2002 Juvenile court caseloads 3 males to 1 female High delinquency rates Minority groups Low SES Should adolescent be tried as an adult? 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 21. Causes of Delinquency Many causes Heredity Identity problems Community influences Family experiences Peers may Reinforce negative identity Norms lower-SES peer groups & gangs Antisocial 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 22. Causes of Delinquency Family conflict Inconsistent & inappropriate discipline Sibling influences Delinquent peers Greatly increases risk Lack of parental monitoring Especially important 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 23. Depression Adolescent girls consistently higher rates depression Risk Family factors Poor peer relationships Problems in romantic relationships 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 24. Suicide Suicide behavior Escalates in adolescence Increases further in emerging adulthood Suicide 3rd leading cause of death ages 10 – 19 Take suicide talk or attempt seriously! Most unsuccessful 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 25. Gender Differences in Suicide Females more likely to attempt Males more likely to succeed Males more lethal means Guns Females more likely Cut their wrists Overdose sleeping pills Lesbian & gay Especially vulnerable 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 26. Adolescent Problems & their Treatment 4 main problems drug abuse delinquency sexual problems school-related problems Higher risk More than 1 above, more risk 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age
- 27. Successful Programs Programs successful preventing or reducing problems Intensive individualized attention Community-wide multi-agency collaborative approaches Early identification & intervention 10-12 to 18-22 Years-of-Age