5 Fast Facts About Our Need to Feel Respected During Adolescence

From the introduction:

“During adolescence, physical and cognitive changes combine with new social contexts in ways that increase our sensitivity to belonging and earning respect from those around us. This heightened attention to our place in a wider social world motivates us to adapt to the more complex social demands of adulthood. Following are 5 research-based facts about the need for respect and social status during adolescence.”

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Tags: Adolescent Development, Health & Mental Health, Racial Justice, Youth and Families