PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Middle Adolescence (approximately 15-16 years)
 A lifetime process marked by laughter, and tears.
 It is a journey of an individual toward self-discovery
and self-acceptance.
Three Aspects of human development
1. Physical Development
 Which covers the growth of the body and the brain,
motor and sensory skills, and even physical health;
2. Cognitive Development
 Which covers our capacity to learn, to speak, to
understand, to reason, and to create.
3. Psychosocial Development
 Which includes our social interactions wth other
people, our emotions, attitudes, self-identity,
personality, beliefs and values.
Human development covers the whole lifespan of
human existence in relation to the three domains. It
also influenced by;
a. Heredity
 the inborn traits passed on by generations of
offsprings from both sides of the biological parents’
families.
b. Environment
 the world outside of ourselves and the experiences
that result from our contact and interaction with this
external world.
c. Maturation
 the natural progression of the brain and the body
that affects the cognitive(thinking and intelligence),
psychological (emotion, attitude, and self-identity)
and social (relationship) dimensions of a person.
Personality
 the sum total characteristics of a person as shown in
ones physical attributes and projection, interaction
with other people, quality of information shared
during conversations, self-control and ones belief
and principles in life. These traits are show in the way
a person thinks, feels, acts and relates with others.
Aspects of Personality
1. Physical- referring to the outward appearance of a
person as shown in his/her manner of dressing,
walking, sitting, and other body positions assumed in
doing daily activities.
2. Social- Referring to the person’s ability to interact
with other people.
3. Emotional-referring to the person’s capacity to feel
and how to control that feelings
4. Intellectual- referring to the person’s capacity to
learn and apply that learning.
5. Moral- referring to a person’s ability to know what is
right and what is wrong and to do what is right.
Stages of Adolescent Development
Adolescence
is a time of great change for young people when
physical changes are happening at an accelerated
rate. But adolescence is not just marked by physical
changes -- young people are also experiencing
cognitive, social/emotional and interpersonal
changes as well. As they grow and develop, young
people are influenced by outside factors, such as
their environment, culture, religion, school, and the
media.
1. Early Adolescence (Approximately 12-14 years of
age)
2.
3. Late Adolescence (approximately 17-19 years)
Early Adolescence (Approximately 12-14 years of
age)
Movement Toward Independence
 Firmer identity;
 Ability to delay gratification;
 Ability to think ideas through; Ability to express
ideas in words;
 More developed sense of humor;
 Stable interests;
 Greater emotional stability;
 Ability to make independent decisions;
 Ability to compromise;
 Pride in one's work;
 Self-reliance;
 Greater concern for others
Future interests and Cognitive Development
 Increasing career interests;
 Mostly interested in present and near future;
 Greater ability to work
Sexuality
 Girls ahead of boys;
 Shyness, blushing, and modesty;
 More showing off; Greater interest in privacy;
 Experimentation with body (masturbation);
 Worries about being normal
Ethics and Self-Direction
 Rule and limit testing;
 Occasional experimentation with cigarettes,
marijuana, and alcohol;
 Capacity for abstract thought
Physical Changes
 Gains in height and weight;
 Growth of pubic and underarm hair;
 Body sweats more;
 Hair and skin become more oily;
 Breast development and menstruation in girls;
 Growth of testicles and penis,
 Nocturnal emissions (wet dreams),
 Deepening of voice,
 Growth of hair on face in boys
Middle Adolescence (approximately 15-16 years)
Movement Toward Independence
 Self-involvement, alternating between unrealistically
high expectations and poor self-concept;
 Complaints that parents interfere with independence;
 Extremely concerned with appearance and with
one's own body;
 Feelings of strangeness about one's self and body;
 Lowered opinion of parents, withdrawal from them;
 Effort to make new friends;
 Strong emphasis on the new peer group;
 Periods of sadness as the psychological loss of the
parents takes place;
 Examination of inner experiences, which may
include writing a diary
 Future Interests and Cognitive Development  Interest in moral reasoning
 Intellectual interests gain importance; Physical Changes
 Some sexual and aggressive energies directed into  Continued height and weight gains;
creative and career interests  Growth of pubic and underarm hair;
Sexuality  Body sweats more;
 Concerns about sexual attractiveness;  Hair and skin become more oily;
 Frequently changing relationships;  Breast development and menstruation in girls;
 Movement towards heterosexuality with fears of  Growth of testicles and penis,
homosexuality;  Nocturnal emissions (wet dreams),
 Tenderness and fears shown toward opposite sex;  Deepening of voice,
 Feelings of love and passion  Growth of hair on face in boys
Ethics and Self-Direction Late Adolescence (approximately 17-19 years)
 Development of ideals and selection of role models; Movement Toward Independence
 More consistent evidence of conscience;  Firmer identity;
 Greater capacity for setting goals;  Ability to delay gratification
Sexuality
 Ability to think ideas through; Ability to express  Concerned with serious relationships;
ideas in words;  Clear sexual identity;
 More developed sense of humor;  Capacities for tender and sensual love
 Stable interests; Ethics and Self-Direction
 Greater emotional stability;  Capable of useful insight;
 Ability to make independent decisions;  Stress on personal dignity and self-esteem;
 Ability to compromise;  Ability to set goals and follow through;
 Pride in one's work;  Acceptance of social institutions and cultural
 Self-reliance; traditions;
 Greater concern for others  Self-regulation of self esteem
Future Interests and Cognitive Development Physical Changes
 More defined work habits;  Most girls fully developed;
 Higher level of concern for the future;  Boys continue to gain height, weight, muscle mass,
 Thoughts about one's role in life  body hair
Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Born: June 15, 1902 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany by Danish Parents.
Died: 1902-1994 At the of 94
Complete Name: Erik Homburger Erikson
Married: 1930 at the age of 28, to Joan MowatSerson who studied education, arts, crafts and writing.
Heavy influence on our psychological understanding of the young.
Some identity crises of his own mmay have sparked his interest in study.
Main element of Erikson’s Psychosocial Stage theory is the development of Ego Identity.
Ego Identity
 Is the conscious sense of self that we develop through social interaction.
 According to Erikson, Our ego identity is constantly changing due to new experiences and information we acquire in our
daily interactions with others.
Erikson also believed that a sense of competence also motivates behaviors and actions.
Holistic Development Importance of social development
 refers to human development that is meant to  Develop language skills
involve all the parts of a person. This is  Build self esteem
development designed to accommodate physical  Strengthen learning skills
development, mental growth, emotional  Resolve conflicts
development and social development.  Establish positive attitude
Components of holistic development  Communication skills
 Physical Development  Links with others
 Social Development 3. Cognitive Development
 Cognitive Development Cognitive development deals with thinking and mental
 Emotional Development process. It is further divided into six Classes.
 Morale Development  Knowledge
 Intellectual Development  Comprehension
 Spiritual Development  Application
 Academic Development  Analysis
 Synthesis
1. Physical Development  evaluation
 Can be defined as the progress of a child’s control 4. Emotional Development
his body. This includes control over muscles, When we talk about emotional development, we are
physical coordination, and ability to sit or stand. referring to children’s growing ability to:
 The process of physical growth in which(height,  identify and understand their own feelings
length, mass, etc.) of an individual increases.  accurately read and understand the feelings of
2. Social Development others
 Social development refers to the process by which  manage the way they feel
a child learns to interact with others around them.  shape the way they behave
As they develop and perceive their own  develop empathy for others, and
individuality within their community, they also gain  Build and keep good relationships with friends,
skills to communicate with other people and family and others.
process their actions. Social development most 5. Morale development
often refers to how a child develops friendships Moral development is a process through which a child
and other relationships, as well how a child develops proper attitudes or behaviors towards the
handles conflict with peers. other people in the society, based on various things
such social and cultural norms, laws and rules.
Prepared by: ROQUI MABUGAY GONZAGA, LPT