Chapter 12 Flashcards
Identity
a conception of the self made up of goals, values, and beliefs to which a person is solidly committed
3 Main Challenges of Adolescence
1) Career choice
2) What values to live by
3) Sexual identity
Identity vs Identity Confusion
when an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self
Cultural Socialization
parental practices that teach children about their racial/ethnic heritage and promote cultural practices and cultural pride
What percentage of teens have had sex by 18?
65 percent
2 Biggest Risk Factors of Sex
STI’s and pregnancy
What is the best safeguard when having sex?
regular use of condoms
HPV
most common STI, leading cause of cervical cancer in women
Chlamydia
nicknamed the “silent STI” because it often won’t show symptoms but can lead to PID, a serious abdominal infection
Teen Pregnancy
1) Numbers are declining
2) 60% of teens have their baby, 29% end in abortion, 15% end in miscarriage or stillbirth
3) 75% of teens say their pregnancy was unintended, and 50% of teen pregnancies occur within 6 months of sexual initiation
Sex Education
22% of teen girls and 30% of teen boys report that their parents do not talk to them about sex
Comprehensive Programs
provide information about STI’s and safe sex, have shown to delay sexual initiation
Adolescent Rebellion
pattern of emotional turmoil, may involve conflict with family, reckless behavior, rejection of adult values
What style of parenting fosters the highest level of well-being?
authoritative
Family Structure and Atmosphere
family structure can affect adolescent development but research suggests the structure of the family is less important than the climate
