Adolescent Development
摘要
This chapter describes adolescence as the transition period from childhood to adulthood characterized by complex biopsychosocial processes influenced by cross-cultural factors. Across cultures, as the adolescent transitions into adulthood, resolution of developmental milestones includes sexual maturation, identity consolidation, establishment of independence, autonomy, intimate relationships, and entry into higher education, vocation, or occupation. Biological, psychological, and social factors interact with epigenetic processes determining states of health and disease in adolescents. Allostatic load as a result of adverse life events may negatively impact development during this phase of development.