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Personal Development Lesson 5: Developmental Task and Challenges of Adolescence Here is the list of the most common challenges that adolescents experience: ▪Biological challenges ▪Cognitive challenges ▪Physical challenges ▪Psychological Challenges ▪Health issues ▪Men...

Personal Development Lesson 5: Developmental Task and Challenges of Adolescence Here is the list of the most common challenges that adolescents experience: ▪Biological challenges ▪Cognitive challenges ▪Physical challenges ▪Psychological Challenges ▪Health issues ▪Mental health disorders ▪Social issues Here is the list of the most common challenges that adolescents experience: ▪Biological challenges ▪Cognitive challenges ▪Physical challenges ▪Psychological Challenges ▪Health issues ▪Mental health disorders ▪Social issues After going through this module, you are expected to: discuss developmental tasks and challenges being experienced during adolescence. 1. What were the most difficult challenges you have encountered? 2. How were you able to overcome these challenges? 3. How did these challenges help you to be a better person? How do you think this would prepare you to your adulthood? Adolescence is the period of development that begins at puberty and ends at emerging adulthood.  Adolescence is a stage in a young person’s life in which they move from dependency on their parents to independence, autonomy, and maturity. Here is the list of the most common challenges that adolescents experience: ▪Biological challenges ▪Cognitive challenges ▪Physical challenges ▪Psychological Challenges ▪Health issues ▪Mental health disorders ▪Social issues Biological Challenges Adolescence begins with the first well-defined maturation event called puberty. Included in the biological challenges are the changes that occur due to the release of the sexual hormones that affect emotions. Cognitive Challenges Piaget, in his Theory of Social Development, believed that adolescence is the time when young people develop cognitively from “concrete operations” to “formal operations” Cognitive Challenges Adolescents are egocentric. They can become self-conscious thinking they are being watched by others, and at other times they behave as if they were on a center stage and perform for a non-existent audience. Psychological Challenges The notable psychological challenge that the adolescent must cope with is moving from childhood to adulthood. A new person is emerging, thus, rules will change, and more responsibilities will be placed on him/her,  Health Issues of adolescence: Eating Disorders An eating disorder describe illness that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape. Mental Health Disorder Mood Disorders ❖ The development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to identifiable stressors that occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressors. Here, low mood, tearfulness, or feelings of hopelessness are predominant. Mood Disorders Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): ❖ A period of at least 2 weeks during which there is either depressed mood or the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities. In children and adolescents, the mood may be irritable rather than sad. Mood Disorders Bipolar Disorder: A period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood (depressive) and abnormally and persistency increased activity or energy (manic), lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day, or that requires hospitalization.. Mental Health Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Definitions of the symptom complex known as attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ, but severe problems with concentration or attention and/or hyperactivity are estimated to affect adolescents. Six times as many boys as girls are affected. Mental Health Disorder School phobia also called school refusal, is defined as a persistent and irrational fear of going to school. It must be distinguished from a mere dislike of school that is related to issues such as a new teacher, a difficult examination, the class bully, lack of confidence, or having to undress for a gym class. Mental Health Disorder Learning disabilities Problems included dyslexia and other specific learning problems involving reading, spelling, writing, reasoning, and mathematics. Undiagnosed learning disabilities are a common but manageable cause of young people deciding to leave school at the earliest opportunity. Social Issues Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is a sexual behavior, or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man, or child without their consent. Sexual abuse includes abuse by another man, woman, or child. Social Issues Substance Abuse Our youth suffer from substance abuse in familiar ways: diminished health, compromised school performance, and reduced opportunities for development. Our communities also bear a heavy burden for adolescent substance abuse. Social Issues Impact of Social Media In an article by Dr. Shamard Charles (2012), he summarized that “recent studies have shown that more social media use is associated with increased reported symptoms of social anxiety, social isolation, and feelings of loneliness.” Social Issues Impact of Social Media Another effect of social media is an intense feeling of isolation. Lesson 6: Significant People in Life  After going through this module, you are expected to: identify the significant people in an adolescent life; differentiate their contributory factor on one’s development; identify who among these people influenced an individual the most; assess personal development; evaluate one’s development through the help of others; Significant People in Life ❑What important role did they play in your life? ❑What influences did you get from them? ❑How do you choose people who stay in your circle? ❑What are the behavioral characteristics do you consider in looking for peers? Parents  Parents are the first people who introduce you to life They provide shelter, protection, and sense of security no matter what happens. The concept of home is formed coupled with love and much sacrifices that either your mother or father is willing to give. When you want to hear honest opinion about the things you need to improve, they would never hesitate to tell exactly what needs to be done. Siblings  Siblings are friends within a family. They extend valuable help whenever you are in need of assistance. They teach you the concept of socialization, mutual understanding, and respect. Like friendship, your relationship with your sister or brother requires communication and acceptance.  As you grow older you realize their significant part in your life and continue to establish close ties among them. Although disagreements are normal part among siblings, it is important to understand that all of you have sets of differences. Sibling bond is nothing compared with any other bonds in the world if its foundation is anchored with much love and appreciation. Friends  Friends are like extended siblings who came from different families. They give us a sense of belongingness for an individual would always want to be part of something. Friends also teach us the value of love, respect, understanding, and acceptance.  They help us improve in our social connection, emotional stability, and inspires our intellectual capacity. True friends support only what is good and reject what is not. They refuse to tolerate unacceptable behavior and seek to correct your shortcomings. Friends bring out the best in a person and they share mutual interest, hobbies, and aspirations. Teachers  Teachers are the second parents in school. They help you improve your intellectual and emotional capacity to handle difficult situations life. They guide you to understand the valuable lessons about life that would last for a lifetime. Their influence does not fade because they provide exceptional impact towards self-realization and self-discovery. Teachers walk along the progress of the leaners; that makes it more memorable and enduring for life. Good teachers inspire learners to do better in making decisions. Being the role model in class, they set example to leaners who need much guidance in school. Community Leaders  Community leaders provide network connections and linkages among other parts of the community. They inspire adolescents to get involved with community services through outreach programs, social activities, and volunteer works. They model innovation to help improve the community whom they serve. Effective leaders set inspiration to others by setting a good example by following the policies that they try to implement. Using their charisma, they tend to persuade others to follow them; thus, they can generate many programs to address the needs of the people. Adolescents like you can learn from their accomplishments and may get inspired to become servant-leaders in the future.