IDENTITY SEARCH?

Adolescence is a developmental stage that begins with the end of childhood and ends with the transition to adulthood. Puberty begins with menstruation and breast enlargement in girls, and facial hair growth in boys. However, the given ages are still not certain. This is the period when children try to find themselves, understand who they are, what they want to do, what they like, what profession they want to choose, how to communicate with their friends and family.

The intensity and complexity of their emotions increase. He may want to be alone more. On the one hand, the adolescent who wants to be alone, on the other hand, wants to belong to a group of friends and exist in them. They may become too immersed in thoughts about their future and become pessimistic with this anxiety. At this age, which profession they want to do becomes an important issue for them.

Adolescence is a period of many physical and mental changes. Adolescents make an effort to gain a place in the society they live in. In this way, the adolescent wants to know his own needs, to define where he stands in life and where he will go. But this period is caught between childhood and adulthood. In this stuckness, the adolescent cannot be sure where to position himself, and experiences confusion. He tries to form his identity with his emotional complexes.

The relationship between family members affects the adolescent's attitude towards life. Adolescents who want to separate from their parents and take their place in society as an independent individual also want the support of their parents. In these mixed feelings, he tries to acquire a worldview and perspective on life and to establish his identity. Experiencing opposing emotions also causes internal tension in the adolescent. While some cope better with this state of tension and anxiety, some adolescents who experience this period in a more complex and intense way may need support. In such cases, it is also necessary to seek help from a professional.