Adolescents and Older Adults (self perception/self concept; role-relationship) Flashcards
True or false.
Each adolescent grows in a predictable manor.
TRUE (arguably either)
True or false.
Adolescents may demonstrate more moody behaviour.
TRUE (due to limbic system developing prior to prefrontal loan)
What is Erikson’s definition of adolescents?
the period of transition between childhood and adulthood
What are the 3 sub phases of adolescents?
Early adolescents (10 or 11-14) Middle adolescents (14 or 15-17) Late adolescent (17or18 - 20or21)
What are some characteristics of early adolescents(10-14)?
- high physical growth
- high conformity
- need to fit in
What are some characteristics of middle adolescents (15-17)
- abstract thinking
- setting vocational goals
- unique and invulnerable
- focus on being accepted by the opposite sex
What are some characteristics of late adulthood(18-21)?
- establishing personal identity
- setting vocational work goals
- more indépendant of parents
- not as concerned with peer approval
What are the main developmental changes in adolescents?
- GROWTH (physical growth maturation and puberty)
- COGNITION (being abstract thinkers)
- RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS (independence)
- RELATIONSHIP WITH PEERS (seeks peer support thus standards set by peers)
- SEXUALITY (exploration, plural relationships, dating, and intimacy)
- PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH (mood swings, unstable emotions, withdrawal, anger management)
What is the purpose of developmental tasks in adolescents?
supporting building the foundation for productive adulthood
What are (6) adolescent developmental tasks?
- increased independence
- adjusting to sexual maturation
- establishing cooperative relationships with peers
- preparing for meaningful vocation
- establishing intimate relationship
- developing a core set of values and beliefs
What are some key ways to promote health in adolescents?
- EDUCATION (seminars or group edu with parents and teens)
- ENGAGEMENT (youth adult partnership)
Nursing strategies when working with adolescents include?
- emphasis on STRENGTHS not problems
- do not avoid SENSITIVE ISSUES
- use OPEN ENDED questions
- try to RECOGNIZE MEANING behind words or actions
- be ALERT TO CLUES of other emotional states
- INVOLVE INDIVIDUAL and resources when necessary
- NON-JUDGEMENTAL, RESPECTFUL AND HONEST
- FLEXIBLE, TIMELY, ACCESSIBLE
The youth engagement models says positive youth development leads to…
decreased - substance abuse - depression - drop out rates - conflict with the law increased - academic performance
What is adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION (1) ?
- interaction is grounded in PRINCIPLES of RESPECT, CONFIDENTIALITY, TRUST and TRANSPARENCY
- acknowledge STRENGTHS and POTENTIAL
What is adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION (2) ?
- utilize a COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, MULTIFACETED PARTNERSHIP to promote a therapeutic relationship
What is adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION (3) ?
employ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT approaches to foster youth development
What is adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION (4) ?
apply principles of POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
What is adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION (5) ?
nurses practice is INFORMED by EVIDENCE BASED theoretical models
What is adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION (6) ?
nurses engage in the DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, and EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS for youth, will base decisions on evidence reflecting on the elements of effective program landing and design
What are all the adolescent PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS ?
- interaction is grounded in PRINCIPLES of RESPECT, CONFIDENTIALITY, TRUST and TRANSPARENCY
- acknowledge STRENGTHS and POTENTIAL
- interaction is grounded in PRINCIPLES of RESPECT, CONFIDENTIALITY, TRUST and TRANSPARENCY
- utilize a COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, MULTIFACETED PARTNERSHIP to promote a therapeutic relationship
- employ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT approaches to foster youth development
- apply principles of POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
- nurses practice is INFORMED by EVIDENCE BASED theoretical models
- nurses engage in the DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, and EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS for youth, will base decisions on evidence reflecting on the elements of effective program landing and design
True or False.
Older adults age in a unique way.
True
True or false.
Older adults have poor vision and hearing.
True for most
Although many older adults experience chronic conditions, only ___% describe their health to be ___ or ____.
23%
poor or fair
Although the process of learning for older adults may be impacted by loss of ____ and _____, older adults are _______ _______.
- hearing and vision
- lifelong learners
What is ageism?
thinking that older adults are unattractive and worthless, and/or old fashioned
How many older adults report one or more chronic condition?
91%