M ODULE 3: D EVELO PING TASK AND CHANGES OF ADOLESCENCE Erik Ericson's theory 8 Stages of Human development:
ERIKSON’S Developmental Stages
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
I NDUSTRY ( COMPETENCE ) VS . I NFERIORITY
Identity vs. Role Confusion
I NTIMACY VS . I SOLATION
G ENERATIVITY VS . S TAGNATION
E GO I NTEGRITY VS . D ESPAIR
Adolescence • • • • • • • • • The stage between childhood and adulthood. Physical change: size and form. Cognitive skills. Social involvements. Views about themselves. Period of ‘storm and stress’- emotional turmoil/rebellious. Cultural and social environment plays a major role in shaping behaviour and experiences. Biological changes are universal. This is the period in which the individual is no longer a child, but not an adult.
Adolescence Early Adolescence: 11-14 years Middle Adolescence: 14-18 years Late Adolescence: 18-21 years
CHALLENGES OF ADOLESCE N CE PERSONALITY
2016 stressed that intellectual development among adolescent takes a rapid pace to a point where they see meaning as well as opportunities on all kinds of situations. In search for oneself, they are faced with a increasing number of problems conducive to emotional tension.
F REEDOM FROM PARENTAL SUPERVISION . The adolescent faces the problem of achieving self-discipline while still under parental control and development upon the family for support. Restriction of activities or imposition of punishments may be regarded as a threat to their sense of autonomy and feeling of self- importance that can result to the destruction of a healthy emotional status.
C ONSTRUCTIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME . Activities such as team sports, club activities, and hobbies are important to prepare the way for adult enjoyment and participation in social and civic groups.
S EXUAL RELATIONSHIPS . Emotional difficulties arise because of incorrect or inadequate information concerning sex. Many adolescent are made to feel that questions concerning sex are improper and shameful. Strong parental attachment usually prevents the adolescent from making serious commitments to a relationship since it is difficult for them to entertain the thought of leaving home. When one decides to have commitments, he or she likely to look for qualities similar to those of a parent.
P EER ADJUSTMENT . The peer culture acts as a transition period before reaching adult status in the community. Developing a sense of responsibility depends upon the satisfactions of social skills which enables one to become acquainted with other young people. Failure to develop these skills with others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and indifference
I NTELLECTUAL MATURATION . During this period, attitudes are formed, which are like remain relatively unchanged throughout life. Ways of thinking are being developed which will lead to either: healthy problem solving techniques, expanded intellectual curiosity, and interest; or to a narrow viewpoint; faculty habits, and poverty of concepts.
V OCATIONAL CHOICE Many adolescent make little or no preparation for an occupation. They take courses in school which are easy, or which are required of them; not those that will be of practical value in later life.
E MOTIONAL MATURITY . To achieve emotional maturity, adolescent must learn to channel his or her impulses into constructive endeavors. Their actions should be socially acceptable responses to the demands of society. They should take responsibility for their own actions without blaming others.
D EVELOPMENT OF LIFE GOALS . One factor in attaining maturity involves the development of life goals and a healthy personal philosophy. Personal integrity depends upon the formation of moral and ethical values which one respects and can accept him –or herself. He or she should expect and accept relationships which involves duties and responsibilities; and must be willing to be disciplined in order to reach the desired long time term goals.