Social Changes
Why do adolescents seek identity and what changes occur throughout this process?
Adolescents seek this because they want to find out where they belong in the world, so we sometimes try out new things like, clothing styles, subcultures, music, art and even friendship groups.
What are some emotional changes that both males and females go through during puberty?
Examples of emotional changes that teenagers go through puberty are things like mood swing, consciousness about yourself and feeling overly sensitive.
During puberty why do girls develop wider hips?
Girls develop wider hips because this prepares the body for the future, so that girls are capable of carrying and delivering a baby. This happens because a sort of hormones called oestrogen.
Scenario-Sally hears at lunch times that all her friends have their menstrual cycle, and she has not experience one yet. What should Sally do?
Coping strategy- Sally should understand that puberty is different for everyone and know that it is just a matter of time before she gets her period.
Speak to a trusted adult: doing this will provide her with the reassurance she needs.
Emergency pack: she should keep a bag of required sanitary supplies in her bag just in case her period was to occur
What can I do to prevent bad Body odour?
Prioritize good hygiene: take regular showers and use deodorants to stop the bad Odor.
What does sexual identity mean to adolescent teenagers going through puberty?
Teenagers going through puberty generally start to have romantic relationships, or go on things such as ‘dates’, but these aren’t always intimate relationships, meaning some might not have sexual relationships until later on in their life, and that is ok.
What triggers extreme sensitivity when experiencing puberty?
A hormone called Gonadotropin-releasing-hormone (GnRH), the hormones make teenagers react over the top with something as small as a zit on their face, in this instance teenagers would think of this as a major disaster.
What is the purpose of girls having a Menstruation cycle?
Menstruation cycles (period) occur so that women can prepare for pregnancy. It is also a setup for egg fertilisation, so when the period occurs it flushes out the unused egg.
Scenario- Sam has an extreme desire to be alone from his parents, but he doesn’t want to hurt his mum and dad’s feelings. How should Sam go about this?
Coping strategies- Communication: Sam should try and open up his feelings and talk calmly and respectfully to his parents.
Compromise: Sam should work with his parents so that they can all figure out something that they can agree on
Why is sleep essential during puberty and how much does an average teenager need?
Sleep well: your goal for sleep should be around 8-10 hours of sleep every night because it is important for physical growth and mood regulation, but it also makes you feel energized and focused during school.
How do adolescents change when it comes to Values?
Adolescents start to develop stronger individual set of values and morals. Adolescents will question more things. Your words and actions help to shape a teen sense of right and wrong values. For example, this might include ant-racist attitudes and a healthy attitude to gender.
True or false? Is peer pressure an emotional change that occurs during puberty?
True, as adolescents e become very vulnerable, we start to feel that there is a need to fit in. when teenagers have the desire to be accepted by other adolescents, they might start to change the way they speak, dress and even the way they behave socially.
True or False? Do boys Testicles move closer and further away from the body due to body temperature?
True, this occurs because of a muscle reflex. The purpose of this is to protect the sperm from extreme heat or cold, for instance the testicles would move away from the body to cool down and vice versa.
Scenario- Piper doesn’t understand why she was happy playing with her little brother Henry one moment then the next she was extremely angry at Henry when he hadn’t done anything? How can piper prevent this?
Coping Strategies-
Work out what triggers her moods: Keep track of patterns that occur right before her mood changes.
Mindfulness and Relaxation: Piper should practice little exercises like deep breathing, meditation and even yoga to calm her emotions.
Communication: Piper should talk to a trusted adult or therapist about her feelings, so that she doesn’t feel alone.
How does being active help me during puberty?
Stay active: doing physical activity will boost your mood, keep up your physical health (staying fit), and it can also manage your stress.
How does the media influence the way adolescents communicate and interact with other?
The internet and social media influences how adolescents communicate with friend and family, but also how we learn about the world. The internet has many benefits for adolescents’ social development, but it also has its risks.
How can emotional changes lead to identity crisis in adolescents going through puberty?
During puberty adolescents start to feel conscious about themselves, linking their self-worth with how their body looks and comparing their body to others, this leads to experimenting and experiencing different things so that they know themselves better but also what makes them unique and different to others. But with these attempts to find who they are might lead to a sort of pressure to fit in.
Why do stretch marks on the body of an adolescent male and female going through puberty?
Stretch-marks are fine lines that happen when quick growth or weight gain occurs causing the skin to stretch.
Scenario-Cooper’s friends Tom and Jerry are constantly chanting “JUMP, JUMP, JUMP!” But cooper is afraid to jump of the jetty, he isn’t sure if his friends would stop thinking he’s cool if he doesn’t do it. How can Cooper deal with the peer pressure coming from Tom and Jerry?
Coping strategies-
Developing self-confidence: accepting the fact he is scared and focusing on HIS strengths, interests and values meaning he will gain the confidence to speak up and tell Tom and Jerry NO
Finding supportive friends: Cooper should find friends that would not pressure him into doing the jump, and friends that wouldn’t change their opinion on him if he did not jump
Assertiveness- Practice saying no Cooper.
Why is it important that I accept myself?
Embrace Self-Acceptance: when you go through puberty your body and emotions are rapidly changing and that sometimes causes you to feel a little bit insecure so practicing self-acceptance will help you feel better about yourself.