Major Challenges that Adolescent faces in senior high school: Flashcards
8 Major Challenges that Adolescent
faces in senior high school:
Self-esteem
Physical Appearance
Group belongingness
Relationships
Sexuality and sexual relationships
Academic concerns
Choosing the right course and career path
Socio-emotional challenges
one’s subjective evaluation of his/her own worth. It is about
believing in oneself, having confidence in one’s own value as a
person, and seeing oneself in a positive way.
Self-Esteem-
To develop healthy self-esteem, one needs to see both his/her
assets
and limitations.
The beauty of human nature is that each person has a set of —- and ——
strengths and weaknesses:
are also more self-conscious of their bodies and physical
appearance, since it is the first thing that other people notice about a
person.
Teenagers
a common reason for
teenagers to feel lowly about themselves.
Dissatisfaction with one’s physical appearance
is the most attractive quality of an
individual.
confidence
Teenagers are also more self-conscious of their bodies and physical
appearance, since it is the first thing that other people notice about a
person.
Dissatisfaction with one’s physical appearance is a common reason for
teenagers to feel lowly about themselves. Yes, adolescents in this
regard are not alone in their fears and insecurities.
Actually, it is confidence that is the most attractive quality of an
individual. Perhaps, what helped the Philippine Miss Universe
Pia Wurtzbach win was her stance of being “confidently beautiful
with a heart”.
Physical Appearance-
Adolescents strongly feel the need to find a
group to belong
Adolescents strongly feel the need to find a group to belong to and
fit well in. There is a warm sense of comfort when one can identify
with a group of people with similar interests and values.
When one is with different group that he/she cannot relate to,
there is an awkward silence. While peers are at the center of the
teenager’s social relationships, it is always nice to meet new and
different people since there is always something new to learn and
experience.
Group Belongingness-
in group belongingness One may not need to be wary of
peer pressure,
in group belongingness One does not have to
indulge in smoking, drinking, or experimenting with drugs
in group belongingness It pays to be
true to oneself,
has been a cause of untimely deaths among
teenagers. One can never know what might happen when he joins
these organizations or what might be demanded afterward.
Fraternity hazing
require a person to be emotionally mature-to be
rational in thought and behavior.
Relationships
sometimes imagine the worst-case scenarios–
parents
When adolescents fail to understand why their parents are being “overly” protective, strict, and/or controlling, they tend to
resent and rebel
Comparing oneself with others breed
negative feelings
True friendship is built on mutual
respect and trust
Start to develop during this stage. Such relationships are highly
intense and emotional and people do not usually think with
reason and objectivity.
Romantic Relationships
may allow a person to know more about himself/herself and find ways to cope with these challenges.
broken heart
may also provide a lesson on how to better
carry on with future romantic partners, the value of give and
take in a relationship, how to be proactive in caring about
oneself even as one cares for another, and the way of
compromise. These are some of the gains from the loss of a
romantic tie.
Sad experiences
During these adolescent years, one’s hormones become very
active and awaken strong sexual passions. Some teenagers feel
shame and guilt over experiencing sexual urges as they find them
a strange and new experience.
But sex is a natural part of being a human, so there is nothing to be
ashamed or guilt of.
Sexuality and sexual relationships
is a natural part of being a human, so there is nothing to be ashamed or guilt of.
sex
they think it is best to hide these feelings rather than ask about them from people who can provide facts and scientific information.
Teenagers
means learning to control and
limit one’s sexual expression and being aware of the consequences
of his/her sexual behaviors before deciding to engage in any sexual
act
Responsibility
A US study shows that people who are heavily exposed to pornography tend to ——- and —– the things they watch
imitate and relive
One may start to see sexual activity as a
“mechanical behavior”
3 Academic concerns
1)Distraction:
2)The fear of failure:
3)Grades
may divert one’s
attention from fulfilling his/her academic obligations.
Distractions
3 distractions
Using technology-
The urge to go out
Internal distraction
such as watching television, going on social
media, playing video games, and using the laptop/tablet for non
-academic purposes.
Using technology-
spend time with friends, play sports, or engage
in a hobby when it is not the right time to do so.
The urge to go out
such as procrastination is one’s worst enemy.
Postponing the completion of your academic requirements will only
prolong your agony.
Internal distraction
the type of academic cncern about having Too much anxiety may hinder a person from doing his/her best
It has been scientifically shown that too little anxiety also
inhibits a person’s performance..
Acknowledging one’s feelings, embracing them, and using
them to his/her advantage is the best course of action.
At times, failure is inevitable. Failure is a normal part of
learning. Without failure, humans would not be able to learn
from past mistakes. It is good to take mental notes about what
went wrong, and how to do better and improve the next time
around.
The fear of failure:
failure is
inevitable.
Failure is a normal part of
learning
Are important because they help a person achieve the goals of
academic excellence and further study.
Grades
will have a direct impact on his/her future
and even help guide its course. It may seem like the biggest and most
important decision to make at this point in one’s life.
career choice
Once career choice will have a direct impact on his/her future and even help guide its course. It may seem like the biggest and most important decision to make at this point in one’s life When choosing a course, it would be good to consider your strengths, capabilities, skills, and most importantly your interests, the things you find exciting, and the things you are passionate about.
Choosing the right course and career path
4 Socio-Emotional Challenges
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Panic attack
affects a person in many ways. ——— over the death of
the family members especially closes to him/her.
-unfortunate outcome
Grief
Is the sense of impending doom without a factual basis.
When you’re in a life-threatening situation, such as a natural
disaster or accident.
Anxiety
-A sensation or impression that something tragic is about to
occur.
Anxiety
-is manifested by a person who loses interest in most
things that used to excite him/her; experiences drastic
changes in appetite and sleep, has feelings of guilt,
worthlessness, and/or helplessness, persistently feels sad
most of the days; and has decreased energy.
Depression
is displayed by feelings of panic, fear, uneasiness,
nervousness, or agitation, and may be some
accompanying physiological effects such as heart
palpitation, cold or sweaty hand/feet, shortness of breath,
nausea, and dizziness among others.
Panic attack
6 ways How to deal with the grieving process:
- Acknowledge your pain.
- Accept that grief can trigger many different and unexpected emotions.
- Understand that your grieving process will be unique to you.
- Seek out face-to-face support from people who care about you.
- Support yourself emotionally by taking care of yourself physically.
- Recognize the difference between grief and depression.
6 ways How to cope with depression:
Stay in touch
Be more active
Face your fears
Don’t drink too much alcohol
Try to eat a healthy diet
Have a routine
11 tips for coping with an anxiety disorder:
- Keep physically active.
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs.
- Quit smoking, and cut back or quit drinking caffeinated
beverages. - Use stress management and relaxation techniques.
- Make sleep a priority.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Learn about your disorder.
- Stick to your treatment plan.
- Identify triggers.
- Keep a journal.
- Socialize.
6 things What to do during a panic attack
- Do not fight it.
- Stay where you are, if possible.
- Breathe slowly and deeply.
- Remind yourself that the attack will pass.
- Focus on positive, peaceful and relaxing images.
- Remember it’s not life threatening.
