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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
(PERSDEV)
LESSON 3: Self-Development
Lecturer:
Rafael Meregillano Jr.
TOPIC
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The Challenges of Middle and
Late Adolescence.
THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD:
CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
Physical Development
Most girls have completed the
physical changes related to
puberty by age 15.
Boys are still maturing and
gaining strength, muscle mass,
and height and are completing the
development of sexual traits.
THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD:
CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
Emotional Development
May stress over school and test scores.
Is self-involved (may have high
expectations and low self-concept).
Seeks privacy and time alone.
Is concerned about physical and sexual
attractiveness.
May complain that parents prevent him
or her from doing things independently.
Starts to want both physical and
emotional intimacy in relationships.
Experiences of intimate relationships
THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD:
CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
Social Development
shifts in relationship with parents from dependency
and subordination to one that reflects the
adolescent’s increasing maturity and responsibilities
in the family and the community
Is more and more aware of social behaviors of
friends.
Seeks friends that share the same beliefs, values,
and interests.
Friends become more important.
Starts to have more intellectual interests.
Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with
others.
May be influenced by peers to try risky behaviors
(alcohol, tobacco, sex).
THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD:
CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
Mental Development
Becomes better able to set goals and
think in terms of the future.
Has a better understanding of complex
problems and issues.
Starts to develop moral ideals and to
select role models
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
1. Anxiety and Stress
Adolescents in the middle and
late stage have a tendency to
treat every worry as a big
problem ~ you have a huge
pimple on your cheek and you
are embarrassed to go out;
when these worries would not
go away or they get worse over
time and interfere with your
daily life, this could be a sign
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
2. Pressure in School
Young individuals like you
today are under a lot of study
pressure from both your
teachers and your parents.
You have to relax along with all
hard work that you are putting
in to avoid stress attacks and
other stress related health
problems.
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
3. Pressure in a
Relationship
Some adolescents who are
heart broken in love can
get easily depressed and
even try to commit suicide.
Be open to your parents if
you are in a relationship ~
they can help you
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
4. Drinking and Smoking
Teenagers may feel the
need to smoke and drink
because other people do it.
Friends would urge one
another to try a drink or smoke
something, that is peer
pressure. You would see all your
friends enjoying it, in your mind,
you would see drinking and
smoking as a part of the normal
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late EXAMPLES
Adolescence
5. Drugs
This is the common
problem that most of
the teens face today.
They could be addicted
to drugs due to a
number of reasons.
Mostly it is the peer
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late
Adolescence
[Link] Need to
Look Good
Some of you may not
be aware but many
people of your age
today suffer from outer
physical image
problem.
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
7. Eating Disorders
Adolescents at this stage
believe that being fat is
hideous and unattractive.
Part of the need to look good
is the amount of food that a
teenager eats everyday.
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
8. Addiction to Social
Networks
Social networking has become
a necessity in the life of
teenagers. When you wake
up in the morning, the first
thing that you do is to check
your phone and browse
through your Facebook
account.
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
9. Uncertainty About the
Future
As teenagers, you are not sure
as to what the future holds for
you. You wonder about which
college or university you will
get in and what career you will
make in the coming years.
Topic 4. The Challenges of Middle and Late BOARD
Adolescence
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When you are generally worried
about these things for no clear
reason and you cannot relax,
when you feel like giving up and
you are having trouble sleeping,
or simply, you are behaving in
ways that are not like you and
this goes on for most of the time
or for more than two weeks, you
could be heading towards
depression, which can ruin your
future if it becomes quite
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ACTIVITY
1. Read the essay on “Being Happy”.
2. Choose a phrase, sentence, or paragraph that
strikes you.
3. Make a personal declaration on how you can be
committed to your self-development.
4. Explain your thoughts and feelings about it.
Include specific ways in which you will develop
yourself further
5. 150 words (minimum)
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ACTIVITY
References
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• Personal Development - Perez
• Growing in Characters A Senior
High School Textbook on
Personal Development - Alvin G.
Mejorada, Nathalie A. Pasa
• Personal Development- teachers guide
(DEPED)
Next Session
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Understanding stress and its
sources