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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
• 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.
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
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
Adolescent and their behaviour

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Adolescent and their behaviour

  • 1.
  • 3. Contents: • Introduction to adolescence • Factors determining the behavior of Adolescence • Causes of positive and Negative Behaviours. • Common Adolescent behavior problems • Conclusion • References
  • 4. 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
  • 5. • 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.
  • 6. 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
  • 7. 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.
  • 8. Common adolescent behavior problems • Substance use and abuse in adolescent • Involve in risky sexual behaviour • Involve in fighting or violence • Self injurious behaviour • Frustration
  • 9. 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.
  • 10. • 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.