HDF 371 Chapter Notes - Chapter Intro : Emerging Adulthood And Early Adulthood
18 May 2018
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Introduction: The Study of Adolescent Development
The Boundaries of Adolescence:
Adolescence – the stage of development that begins with puberty and ends when individuals
make the transition into adult roles roughly speaking from about to until the early 20s.
Early adolescence – the period spanning roughly ages 10-13, corresponding roughly to the
junior high or middle school years.
Middle adolescence – the period spanning roughly ages 14-17, corresponding to the high school
years.
Late adolescence – the period spanning roughly ages 18-21, corresponding approximately to
the college years.
Emerging adulthood – the period spanning roughly ages 18-25, during which individuals make
the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
A Framework for Studying Adolescent Development:
Puberty – the biological changes of adolescence.
Rite of passage – a cereoy or ritual arkig a idividual’s trasitio fro oe social status
to aother, especially arkig the youg perso’s trasitio to adulthood.
sociological perspective on human development – a perspective on development that
emphasizes the broader context in which development occurs.
Psychosocial – referring to aspects of development that are both psychological and social in
nature, such as developing a sense of identity or sexuality.
Identity – the domain of psychological development involving self conceptions, self-esteem,
and the sense of who one is.
Autonomy – the psychosocial domain concerning the development and expression of
independence.
Intimacy – the psychosocial domain concerning the formation, maintenance and termination of
close relationships.
Sexuality – the psychosocial domain concerning the development and expression of sexual
feelings.
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Document Summary
Adolescence the stage of development that begins with puberty and ends when individuals make the transition into adult roles roughly speaking from about to until the early 20s. Early adolescence the period spanning roughly ages 10-13, corresponding roughly to the junior high or middle school years. Middle adolescence the period spanning roughly ages 14-17, corresponding to the high school years. Late adolescence the period spanning roughly ages 18-21, corresponding approximately to the college years. Emerging adulthood the period spanning roughly ages 18-25, during which individuals make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Psychosocial referring to aspects of development that are both psychological and social in nature, such as developing a sense of identity or sexuality. Identity the domain of psychological development involving self conceptions, self-esteem, and the sense of who one is. Autonomy the psychosocial domain concerning the development and expression of independence. Intimacy the psychosocial domain concerning the formation, maintenance and termination of close relationships.
