Category: Adolescence

Question 1: Below is the interview of 3 parents who have children in the adolescent stage; 1. How they educate their children about sexuality · Parents A: father is a policeman and mother is a stay at home mother -has 3 children (13 y/o girl,10y/o boy and 6 y/o girl)- According to parents A ,…

I ran my hands through my hair brushing it back as I reached to open the door to my dorm. I quickly rushed myself inside and shut the door behind me. The bloody cold, I muttered to myself, walking into the room. Where the hell is everybody? Its like a goddamn morgue out here. I…

Nationalism is a very complex ideology, that is misrepresented in the media today. If teens rediscover nationalism, it will revolutionize society and improve themselves. Nationalism provides a solid foundation for a sustainable society, but it does have minor issues. But if we use the positive elements of Nationalism and do not let it get to…

A large amount of teenagers in todays age demonstrate a popular liking towards music for a variety of reasons. From bubblegum pop to heavy metal, music is known to be a basis of expression and identity for many. Several studies and research conducted over the years have supported the claim that music does take a…

There are two critical aspects of personality that can determine a persons self worth – self esteem and self concept. Each of them are dependent on the vision a person has of whom they are. Self concept is how you think about yourself. How you feel people view you is the determining factor. Though much…

Since video games sudden rise to popularity in the 1970s, many games were made and developed in a variety of genres. From relaxing games such as Animal Crossing and Minecraft to the hard hitting violent induced games such as Doom Eternal and Grand Theft Auto (GTA). Especially games such as Mortal Combat who introduced the…

On an average night, during the June quarter 2018, 980 adolescents aged between 10-17 were in youth detention in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018) posing a challenge to the criminal system which recognises the unique needs of adolescent offenders. A report by the Australian Law Reform Commission summarises some of these challenges…

People frequently ask these questions: can one teach or stimulate creativity in an individual? Can one manifest creativity in an individual who had never manifested it? A mortal who had been an out of the box thinker at a given time, but presently not exhibiting any creativity, can be assisted? How can teachers assist students…

The studies used for this systematic review primarily captivated the negative aspects of alcohol use and sought to either diminish or inhibit adolescent alcohol use. The methods for this research involved a combination of longitudinal studies, quantitative studies, qualitative studies, systematic reviews, and cross-sectional studies. Profound data from articles gathered through NUSS, ECBO host, and…

Adolescence, this critical period, roughly from ages 10 to the early twenties, is characterized by physical, psychological, and social developments that profoundly shape an individual’s identity. Adolescence presents unique challenges and opportunities in the United States, catalyzing complex experiences that mold our young into future adults. As such, understanding adolescence – its characteristics, problems, and…