Puberty in Adolescent Development

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Puberty in Adolescent Development by Mind Map: Puberty in Adolescent Development

1. Introduction

1.1. What is puberty?

1.2. At what age do girls in the U.S. hit puberty?

1.3. At what age in the U.S. do boys hit puberty?

2. Didi you know?

2.1. Onset of puberty in the U.S. occurs earlier than previously recognized.

2.2. Early timing of puberty can be influenced by multiple factors.

2.2.1. Genetic & Biological Influences

2.2.2. Stress life events

2.2.3. Socioeconomic status

2.2.4. Nutrition & Diet

2.2.5. Exercise (body fat and wight)

3. Stages of Puberty

3.1. Boys

3.1.1. 1. Prepubertal

3.1.2. 2. Testes & Scrotum being to enlarge.

3.1.3. 3. Penis grows longer, testes continue to grow, pubic hair grows fuller

3.1.4. 4. Height spurt peaks

3.1.5. 5. Mature adult

3.2. Girls

3.2.1. 1. Prepubertal

3.2.2. 2. Breast grow, pubic hair, height spurt begins

3.2.3. 3. Breast enlarge, vaginal discharge may occur

3.2.4. 4. Breasts continue to grow, menstration typically begins.

3.2.5. 5. Mature adult

4. Risks

4.1. Face society's expectations of how men & women "should" behave

4.2. Physical changes are treated in a new way by those around them

4.2.1. No longer seen as children

4.2.2. Seen as sexual beings to be protected or even targeted

4.3. Low self-esteem

4.4. Poor coping skills

4.5. Perfectionism

4.6. Eating disorders

5. Resiliency

5.1. Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

5.2. Positive Action (PA)

5.3. Life Skills Training (LST)

5.4. Project Toward No Tobacco Use (TNT)