Navigating Adolescence: An Analytical Study on the Needs and Problems of Adolescents in Contemporary Society
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Adolescence is a complex period marked by significant physical, emotional, social development. Adolescent is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood where physical and psychological development occurs (Age-13 to 17). Adolescence is a phase which is associated with turbulence, arguments, rebelling, depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness, irritation etc. There are many needs which required in adolescent period such as Security, Freedom, Identify value, Love. We feel secured when we are around our family and friends. We want to touch the peak of independency; we want to feel free. Our identity value, core value matters a lot for us. Our self respect is higher than anyone else. We have to phase many problems as well as needs such as family conflict, academic pressure, mental health issues, body conscious etc. Sometimes no one understands an adolescent child. They feel alone from inside. This paper delves into the needs and problems of adolescent. The purpose of this paper is to listen each child problem and help them get out of the problem, to provide some free yogic knowledge to get better life. As a teacher, make them aware of general facts, help them to set goals and achieve it. Adolescence is a period of immense challenge and opportunity. By understanding their needs and problems they face, we can better support adolescents in their journey to becoming healthy and well-rounded adults.
Authors: Dr. Priya Mitra, Pratima Hela, Susmita Singh, Rina Shaw
Institution: JIS University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411701981