Adolescence…The Defining Period Of Life.
Presented By:Benazir Shafaat Hussain…Lecturer (Psychology)
What is Adolescence ? A stage between childhood and adulthood A period between puberty and maturity A phase of physical, mental and sexual maturation
Who are Adolescents ?
Individuals undergoing transitional stage of physical, mental,
emotional and social development
young people between the ages of 10 and 19 years .
Charms and Challenges of Adolescence…
CHARMSFormation of identity
Physical , Emotional And Mental growth
Forming Relationships
CHALLENGES Identity Crisis. Mood Swings - Anger , Euphoria
and Depression Peer Pressure - Competition,
attraction towards opposite sex, experimentation with substances
Stress related to relationship with parents, Generation gap, Discipline , Moral values , ethics and Code of conduct
Academic Pressure - Quality education, Gradation System, Good results, selection of career
FANTASYAND
CLASH OF IDEAS
MOOD SWINGS AND
AGGRESSION
MEDIA EXPOSU
RESEXUAL
ATTRACTION
PEER PRESSURE
ANDADDICTION
INFATUATION AND
HEART BREAKS
STYLE QUOTIENT
ANDGADGETS HANG-
OUTS
Why handle distractions?
Effective handling of distractions motivates to achieve success…
How To Get Motivated ?
Self Esteem Positive Attitude Life Skills Empowerment Strong Will and Determination Mentor’s Encouragement Parental support Powerful role models Yoga and Meditation
ADOLESCENCE The Golden Period Of Life…..
Adolescence- Incredibly, inordinately, devastatingly, immortally, calamitously, hearteningly, adorably beautiful….
-Rupert Brooke
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