MODULE 10: SOCIAL

RELATIONSHIPS IN MIDDLE AND LATE

ADOLESCENCE

HOW CULTURE SHAPES MANY ASPECTS OF ADOLESCENT

DEVELOPMENT Adolescence is a crucial period in social development.

4 main types of relationshipS that influence an adolescent:PARENTSPEERS

COMMUNITYSOCIETY

COMMUNITY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE

• Culture is learned and socially shared and it affects all aspects of an individual's life• Many distinguish

characteristics of an individual are all products of culture.

Factors that shape adolescent development vary by culture

The lifestyle of an adolescent in a given culture is also profoundly shaped by the roles and responsibilities he or she is expected to assume. Differences between families in the distribution of financial responsibilities or provision of allowance may reflect various socioeconomic backgrounds. Based on their interaction with social, familial, and cultural environments.

The range of attitudes that a culture embraces on a particular topic affects the beliefs, lifestyles and perceptions of its adolescent and can have both positive and

negative impacts on their development.

Being part in club activities increased youngsters’ happiness

levels.

Community activities is part of Civic Responsibility

• It’s about doing things in our community because we want to or feel we should, rather than because we have to by law.• You can take Civic Responsibility and be active in your community by: Joining a Youth club, scouting group,

local environment or clean up group.Helping with a primary school or

coordinating or coaching junior sport Setting up an arts space for the

community or getting involved in Youth radio

Benefits of being involved in Community Activities

Role Models Interacting and cooperating with other adults encourages you to see the world in different ways.

Identify and ConnectionBeing involved in community

activities can give you a positive way of understanding who you are.

SkillsCommunity activities give you

chance to apply skills you already have.

Self Confidence, mental health and wellbeing

Community activities can help boost one’s

self confidence

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