Both boys and girls can experience emotional, psychological and social changes during the transition from a child to an adult. These changes accompany the myriad physical changes of puberty. However, these changes are not the same for all adolescents. Changes can occur in the way an adolescent responds to family or friends and views him- or herself. Many adolescents experience mood swings, anxiety, confusion, and sensitivity. On the other hand, not all emotional changes of puberty are related to negative thoughts or feeling upset.
Emotional, psychological and social changes that happens in boys and girls include:
Puberty is also a time in which adolescents learns about his or her own interests and goals. They also learn to relate to others in a more mature way. While some emotional changes are a normal part of puberty, it is important to seek medical help if these emotional changes are unusually severe, affect day-to-day functioning, or result in thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Emotional, psychological and social changes that happens in boys and girls include:
- Self-identity
- Peer pressure
- Becomes sensitive
- Self-conscious
- May experience mood changes or mood swings. This is more common for girls before their periods
- Conflict feelings and unsure
- Sexual feelings against the opposite sex.
Puberty is also a time in which adolescents learns about his or her own interests and goals. They also learn to relate to others in a more mature way. While some emotional changes are a normal part of puberty, it is important to seek medical help if these emotional changes are unusually severe, affect day-to-day functioning, or result in thoughts of harming oneself or others.
