GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ADOLSCENTS.pptx

Growth and development milestones in adolescents (13-18 years) involve rapid physical changes, cognitive maturity, emotional development, and social identity formation. This stage focuses on puberty, critical thinking, independence, and the establishment of personal values and future goals.

1. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLSCENTS ( 12 - 18 YEARS) Mr. Pradeep Abothu, M.Sc (N), PhD Scholar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Child Health(N) ASRAM College Of Nursing

2. Growth and development milestones in adolescents (13-18 years) involve rapid physical changes, cognitive maturity, emotional development, and social identity formation. This stage focuses on puberty, critical thinking, independence, and the establishment of personal values and future goals.

3. Aspect 12-14 years 14-16 years 16 - 18 years Physical Development Weight: Males- 38-60 kg, females- 40-60 kg Height: Males- 154-172 cms , females: 153-167 cms . Weight: Males- 50-60 kg, females- 42-64 kgs Height: Males- 164-180 cms , females- 155-169 cms . Weight: Males- 56-80 kgs, females- 48-72 kgs Height: Males- 163-182 cms , females- 156-170 cms .

4. Aspect 12-14 years 14-16 years 16 - 18 years Motor Development Momentary clumsiness from rapid growth. Motor skills like adults. Eye-hand coordination like adults. Achieved manual dexterity. Equivalent to adults. Proficient manual dexterity.

5. Aspect 12-14 years 14-16 years 16 - 18 years Cognitive Displays advanced formal operational thinking. Formulates hypotheses. Applies the scientific method to problem-solving. Shows interest in education and leisure. Pursues more education or enters the job market

6. Aspect 12-14 years 14-16 years 16 - 18 years Social & Emotional Formation of identity begins. Strong loyalty to peer groups. Mood swings and occasional extreme behavior. Admiration for heroes continues. Onset of masturbation practice. Sense of identity develops. Reduction in egocentric tendencies. Heterosexual relationships become common. Expresses verbal opposition to parental beliefs. Gradually more independent from parents. Forms interdependent relationship with parents. Maintains close bonds with a smaller circle of friends. Views heterosexual relationships as the norm.

7. Aspect 12-14 years 14-16 years 16 - 18 years Moral Development Complex moral thinking starts. Increasing empathy and understanding. Adheres to moral guidelines. Recognizes duty to avoid harm and fulfil obligations. Grasps and creates social agreements. Acknowledges adaptability of laws. Determines right actions based on standards and individual rights.

8. SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT

9. Age Girls Boys Puberty Age 10 – 15 years 12 – 16 years 8 – 9 years Initiation of sex hormone release. Initiation of sex hormone release. 9 – 10 years Hips start to develop a curvier shape. Nipples begin to grow. Testes begin to grow in size. Scrotal skin darkens and coarsens.

10. Age Girls Boys Puberty Age 10 – 15 years 12 – 16 years 10 – 11 years Breast tissue around the nipple area begins to develop, hair appears on the labia, and a growth spurt begins. Prostate activation and penile growth. Commencement of a growth spurt. 11 – 12 years Continuation of both internal and external genitalia growth, along with darker and coarser pubic hair. Development of pubic hair. Possible nocturnal emissions, spontaneous erections, and ejaculations.

11. Age Girls Boys Puberty Age 10 – 15 years 12 – 16 years 12 – 13 years The appearance of underarm hair and the onset of menstruation. Rapid penis growth (usually following testes growth by about a year), deepening of testes' color , and the possibility of temporary breast tissue growth (often resolving within a year). 13 – 14 years Occasional vaginal discharge, especially during ovulation and sexual arousal, and completion of the growth spurt. The appearance of underarm hair, the onset of voice changes, and sperm maturation. Most of the growth spurt is completed.

12. Age Girls Boys Puberty Age 10 – 15 years 12 – 16 years 14- 15 years Pregnancy becomes possible. Broadening of the chest and shoulders, and an increase in facial and body hair thickness. Onset of Voice changes 15 - 18 years   Maturation of sperm, enabling fertility. Broadening of the chest and shoulders. An increase in facial and body hair thickness.