THE STORM PERIOD IN PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AN OVERVIEW OF ADOLESCENCE

Adolescence is a significant period of transition between childhood and adulthood. This critical developmental period is conventionally understood as the years between the onset of puberty and social independence. This article will be divided into several parts; firstly, it will focus on factors affecting adolescent development such as educational development, cognitive development, moral and value development, emotional and psychological development. Finally, recommending some psychological supports for both parents and teachers to develop adolescent personality will be included. To satisfy the aim of teh atusy, descriptive and data-gathering methods are utilized. Based on the results acquired, it can be concluded that adolescent self-esteem is often affected by appearance; they compare their bodies with friends and peers. For further research, each developmental area in adolescents can be psychologically and educationally examined in more detail, and it is thought that the field will be contributed.