Understanding The Self

This section explores the development of self-awareness, identity, and personal growth during adolescence, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself in a social context.

What Makes Me ‘i’

This section focuses on developing a sense of self by exploring concepts of selfhood, identity, and their evolution during adolescence.

Introduction

This section explores the concept of self, explaining its significance, development, and dimensions.

What Is Self?

This section explores the concept of self, focusing on how adolescents develop their sense of identity and personal distinctiveness.

What Is Identity?

Identity comprises the personal and social traits that define who we are as individuals and how we relate to others.

Development And Characteristics Of The Self

This section discusses how the self develops and its characteristics across different life stages, starting from infancy through adolescence.

Self During Infancy

This section explores the development of self-awareness during infancy, emphasizing the gradual emergence of self-recognition and identity.

Self During Early Childhood

This section explores the characteristics of self-concept during early childhood, highlighting how children develop their identity through verbal expressions and self-descriptions.

Self During Middle Childhood

In middle childhood, children's self-evaluations become more complex, encompassing psychological characteristics, social identities, and comparative self-descriptions.

Self During Adolescence

This section delves into the concept of self during adolescence, emphasizing the complexities of identity formation and the various factors influencing self-perception.

Why Is Adolescence A Critical Time For Identity Development?

Adolescence is crucial for identity development as individuals navigate self-discovery amidst biological changes and social pressures.

Let Us Understand This In More Detail

This section explores the transition to adulthood during adolescence, highlighting varying cultural expectations and the resulting identity confusion.

Influences On Identity How Do We Develop A Sense Of Self?

This section explores how our sense of self develops and changes through interactions with others and experiences over time.

Biological And Physical Changes

This section explores the biological and physical changes during adolescence, focusing on the process of puberty and its impact on identity formation.

Socio-Cultural Contexts

This section explores how socio-cultural contexts shape identity formation during adolescence, emphasizing the impact of societal expectations and family relationships.

Emotional Changes

This section discusses the emotional changes experienced during adolescence, highlighting how these changes are influenced by biological, physical, social, and cognitive factors.

Cognitive Changes

Cognitive changes during adolescence include the ability to think abstractly, which impacts self-identity and personal development.