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Stepping Stones
Understanding Youth Development
The brain functions more efficiently
The brain’s processing speed increases
Distinctions about risks and rewards begin to emerge
The ability to control impulses and regulate behaviour is not fully developed
Capacity for abstract thought increases
Logical thinking skills expand
Working memory improves
Beliefs about knowledge and “facts” become more sophisticated
This resource outlines the progression of movement along
developmental trajectories that are common for the majority
of young people
Context matters!
From Straight Lines to Circles
Experiences emotions more intensely
The ability to read body language is still improving
Emotional self-control increases
Motivation becomes more internalized
Empathy for others begins to increase
Participation in physical activity is changing
Physical fitness capacities are changing
Puberty produces a variety of physical changes
Hormonal changes cause sleep and waking cycles to change
A sense of body image begins to develop
Interest in nutrition and healthy eating is increasing
Development of personal identity begins
Social group identity begins to emerge
Gender identity and roles become more important
Spiritual identity may begin to emerge
Self-concepts become more abstract (I am a leader; I am ambitious; I am friendly)
Self-appraisal skills improve (use feedback more effectively)
Self-efficacy decreases (may become less certain of their ability to achieve goals)
Self-esteem declines and becomes less stable (Self-esteem declines and becomes less stable)
Perspective-taking emerges
Input from peers becomes more important (Input from peers becomes more important
Peer relationships become more important
Romantic relationships may emerge
Family relationships begin to evolve
Moral reasoning is based on social approval ( (i will do the right thing so that other people will think i’m a good person)
Sense of Self - a Core Concept
