"Knowing and Understanding Oneself during Middle and Late Adolescence" PDF

“Knowing and Understanding Oneself during Middle and Late Adolescence” Personal Development SHS Core Subject Topic 1  Who am I as a person? What makes me different from my friends and classmates? How do I react when someone ta...

“Knowing and Understanding Oneself during Middle and Late Adolescence” Personal Development SHS Core Subject Topic 1  Who am I as a person? What makes me different from my friends and classmates? How do I react when someone talks negatively Self-Assessment about me? Questions What are my weakness and vulnerabilities? Who is the most important person in my life right now? Why? Do I know who my friends are? What do we have in common? Middle Adolescence (Aged 14 – 17) Physical changes from puberty continue during middle adolescence. At this age, many teens become interested in romantic and sexual relationships. Many middle adolescents have more arguments with their parents as they struggle for more independence. The brain continues to change and mature in this stage, but there are still many differences in how a normal middle adolescent thinks compared to an adult. While they may be able to walk through the logic of avoiding risks outside of these situations, strong emotions often continue to drive their decisions when impulses come into play.  Late Adolescence (Aged 18 - 21) Late adolescents generally have completed physical development and grown to their full adult height. They usually have more impulse control by now and may be better able to gauge risks and rewards accurately. Teens entering early adulthood have a stronger sense of their own individuality now and can identify their own values. They may become more focused on the future and base decisions on their hopes and ideals. Friendships and romantic relationships become more stable. They become more emotionally and physically separated from their family. However, many reestablish an "adult" relationship with their parents, considering them more an equal from whom to ask advice and discuss mature topics with, rather than an authority figure. The Benefits of Understanding Oneself 1. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses 2. Understands tolerance and limitations 3. Identifies passions and fears 4. Walks towards life desires/dreams 5. Knows life purpose for a particular season  The Benefits of Understanding Oneself “Subsequently, Salig emphasized that when a person knows himself better, “Meg Salig (2016) suggests that when he has the resistance to social a person knew who he is, he develops pressure, he is grounded in his values understanding of himself, he would be and preferences and is less likely to happier because he can express who say “yes” when he wants to say “no”. he is. He develops less inner conflict, Most importantly, he can easily help makes better decisions, and and empathize with others.” understands what motivates him.” Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1943, 1954) Maslow argued that survival needs must be satisfied before the individual can satisfy the higher needs. The higher up the hierarchy, the more difficult it is to satisfy the needs associated with that stage, because of the interpersonal and environmental barriers that inevitably frustrate us. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1943, 1954) 1. Our most basic need is for physical survival, and this will be the first thing that motivates our behavior. Once that level is fulfilled, the next level up is what motivates us, and so on. 2. Safety needs can be fulfilled by the family and society (e.g., police, schools, business, and medical care). Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1943, 1954) 3. Belongingness needs are the emotional needs for interpersonal relationships, such as friendship, intimacy, trust, acceptance, receiving and giving affection, and love. This need is especially strong in childhood and can override the need for safety, as witnessed in children who cling to abusive parents. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1943, 1954) 4. Maslow classified esteem needs into two categories: (i) esteem for oneself (dignity, achievement, mastery, independence) and (ii) the desire for reputation or respect from others (e.g., status, prestige). Esteem is the typical human desire to be accepted and valued by others. People often engage in a profession or hobby to gain recognition, which gives them a sense of contribution or value. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1943, 1954) 5. Self actualization needs are the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy, and refer to the realization of a person’s potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth, and peak experiences. Key Points from Maslow’s Theory 1. It doesn’t follow a strict linear progression. Individuals can feel various needs at the same time or shift between levels. 2. The order of needs might be flexible based on external circumstances or individual differences. For some, the need of self-esteem is more important than the need for love. Abraham Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1970)  Abraham Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1970) Deficiency needs arise due to deprivation and are said to motivate people when they are unmet. Growth needs do not stem from a lack of something but rather from a desire to grow as a person. Once these growth needs have been reasonably satisfied, one may be able to reach the highest level, called self-actualization.  Abraham Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1970) Cognitive needs drive our pursuit of knowledge and understanding. For instance, a student’s desire to understand complex mathematical theories, a traveler’s curiosity about diverse cultures, or an individual’s quest for life’s deeper meanings all exemplify these needs. Aesthetic needs refer to appreciation and search for beauty, balance, form, etc. Fulfilling these needs leads to a deeper sense of satisfaction and harmony in life, as individuals seek environments and experiences that are pleasing and resonant with their sense of beauty.  Abraham Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy of Needs (Motivation) (1970) Transcendence happens when a person is motivated by values that transcend beyond the personal self. Beyond self-actualization, they represent the human desire to connect with a higher reality, purpose, or the universe. This level emphasizes altruism, spiritual connection, and helping others achieve their potential. PHILIPPIANS 3:12-16 Pressing toward the Goal 12 Idon’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it,[a] but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. 15 Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. 16 But we must hold on to the progress we have already made. Identify the need that you have successfully achieved. Identify the need that you have not yet achieved. More reading references: Saul McLeod, PhD. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html