Magister Artium (Psychology) - MA(Psych) / The stage of adolescence is a transitional stage in human development that can be confusing and stressful as it involves adjusting to adulthood which comes with independence and responsibilities. Adolescents solidify their journey towards self-identity as they gradually detach from being completely dependent on their parents. They form new bonds with peers and other people and are bound to be experimental as they embark on a life discovery journey. Studies reveal that adolescents are increasingly engaging in risk-taking behaviours such as risky sexual behaviour, substance use and violence, despite the implementation of numerous behavioural change interventions
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uwc/oai:etd.uwc.ac.za:11394/8623 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Mate, Rumbidzai Kangira |
| Contributors | Erasmus, C |
| Publisher | University of the Western Cape |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | University of the Western Cape |
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