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adolescence

/ˌædəˈlesəns/

noun

Ergenlikten yetişkinliğe kadar fiziksel ve psikolojik gelişim dönemi

The period of physical and psychological development from puberty to adulthood, typically from ages 12 to 18.

  • During adolescence, many young people struggle with their identity.
  • Adolescence is marked by rapid physical and emotional changes.
  • She spent her adolescence in a small town before moving to the city.
  • Psychologists emphasize that peer relationships during adolescence play a critical role in shaping long-term social competence and self-esteem.
  • Neuroimaging studies reveal that the prefrontal cortex undergoes significant maturation during adolescence, affecting decision-making and impulse control.
  • Educational policy debates often focus on how school environments can support healthy development throughout adolescence and reduce dropout rates.