The changes and challenges of psychosocial development in adolescence.

The Changes and Challenges of Psychosocial Development in Adolescence Name Instructor Course Date The Changes and Challenges of Psychosocial Development in Adolescence Adolescence occurs in three phases: early adolescence (12-14 years), middle adolescence (15-17 years), and late adolescence (18-21 years). For adolescents to become well-adjusted adults, they must undergo various psychosocial changes. These changes occur throughout the phases and include the need for independence, self-consciousness about their body image, the need for peer relations, and establishing an identity (Meeus, 2016). While some teens will brace through the stages gracefully, others grow through puberty, causing much havoc. Every child experiences puberty differently, and one's experiences must not relate to another's. In the quest for independence, adolescents want to assert their independence by questioning and breaking rules. In this stage, teens want to keep to themselves and not partake in family activities. During adolescence, teens are more cautious of the body changes taking place, and more often, they do not know what to think of the changes. Changes such as body odor, acne, hair, and menstruation are not thrilling adventures, especially for early adolescents (Bosson et al., 2018). Even though the teens will love their independence, they crave connection with their peers to break puberty together. When teens get to their late adolescence years, they begin to question their identity. Here, they start to reason appropriately and uphold their values and mor...