Adolescence (from Latin adolescere 'to mature') is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to adulthood (typically corresponding to the See more

Identity development
Identity development is a stage in the adolescent life cycle. For most, the search for identity begins in … See more

At the decision-making point of their lives, youth are susceptible to drug addiction, sexual abuse, peer pressure, violent crimes and other illegal activities. Developmental Intervention Science (DIS) is a fusion of the literature of both developmental and … See more

Puberty in general
Puberty is a period of several years in which rapid physical growth and psychological changes occur, culminating in sexual maturity. … See more

The formal study of adolescent psychology began with the publication of G. Stanley Hall's Adolescence in 1904. Hall, who was the first president of the American Psychological … See more

There are certain characteristics of adolescent development that are more rooted in culture than in human biology or cognitive structures. Culture has been defined as the … See more

The concept of adolescence has been criticized by experts, such as Robert Epstein, who state that an undeveloped brain is not the main … See more