Influence on Adolescent Behaviour

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What is Adolescent Behaviour? Explain in 150 words.

Adolescent behavior is a stage or process where an adult experiences sudden changes in their physical appearance or attitude. They may worry about what needs to be done or what plans are available to achieve their target goal. It is a period when a child does not want to live any longer with his parents. In fact, at that time, they prefer to stay with their friends because they are more important to them. This stage determines the behavior such a child can assimilate from other peers; they normally move from one place to another. They are risk-taking and always try their best to be more independent in creating their own unique identity.

Explain at least 3 factors influencing adolescent behaviour.

Here are the factors that influence adolescent behavior:

• Peer influence: This is a process where adolescents may feel the need to belong, which typically determines the type of friends they associate with. The acceptance of such behavior can influence their lives either positively or negatively.

• Family dynamics: Parenting styles can determine the kind of behavior a child may emulate. Positive communication within the family can improve an individual's life and lead to a good quality of life.

• Life events: Individuals can experience changes in real-life events, such as trauma or the loss of a loved one. These changes can affect a person's character or behavior towards others.

• Stress: Life is full of challenges that vary from person to person. Stress can be considered one of the factors that influence an individual's behavior, whether positively or negatively. This are the kind of stress we experience in the workplace or before leaving home.

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How does social media and family influence adolescent self-esteem and perception of others?

We all know how important we are within our family. In fact, our family's belief in our self-esteem. Family who engage in healthier discussions within the family setting may try to build strong confidence in such a person's life that would help them withstand any kind of problem or risk that may come their way. Social media is full of fake people. Not everything we see is genuine. This mostly happens among couples who would likely post on social media about their life so that others can see them as the happy couple. They smile in the image where many people can keep on commenting. But when they are offline, it's another story entirely.

We see ourselves as people who don't know what we are doing, but we are far better than them in this world. Family builds us up positively to where some of us are today. As individuals, we must try our best to do good because we are special people full of wisdom.

Do you think their mental health is affected by peer pressure or social media?

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During adolescent stage, peer pressure can affect mental health because individuals may start comparing themselves with their friends on social media. If they fail to meet these expectations, it can result in low self-esteem and anxiety. As a result, individuals may feel lonely, isolate themselves, and develop negative thoughts, impacting their mental health and self-image.

They may also face issues with addiction when exposed to substance use by their peers. This can lead to long-term mental health problems, affecting their ability to perform daily activities.

Conclusion

Families should be aware of the friends their child associates with to protect their future. Peer pressure can change a child's behavior, either positively or negatively.