Development of an Adolescent Leah Brouse Northwest Technical College PSYC 2201 Developmental Psychology Linda Erickson Jan. 12, 2024.
Abstract: This case study explores five concepts related to late adolescence. The goal is to assess the individual's present stage of development and traits in relation to the five ideas. The five concepts include the following: Eriksons stages of development, self-regulation, peer/ romantic relationships, working, and the relationship with their parents. The results were gathered through a one-on-one interview with a nineteen-year-old male. The individual was asked a series of questions regarding their current stage of development. The individual was found to be at the appropriate stages in their…show more content… The goal of this case study is to investigate one person and compare him to the concepts stated previously, then assess the results to determine where the individual is in their development. Method Participant The individual participating is a nineteen-year-old male. He is the only child. His parents are married and still together. The individual graduated high school last year. The individual is currently in college. Procedure The case study was conducted by asking one-on-one questions in relation to the individual’s development. The questions were related to Eriksons stages of development, self-regulation, peer/romantic relationships, working, and the relationship with their parents. Eriksons stages of development. Participants were asked a series of questions relating to religion, gender, and political identity. These questions were asked to assess the participants current challenges in Eriksons stages of development. Peer/Romantic relationships - a. The individual was asked multiple questions regarding the peer group they choose…show more content… Participants were asked what peer groups they spend their time with. The participant laughed and explained it was a fun one, later admitting they tend to lean towards more reckless decision making. The individual is currently in a relationship. When asked to express the struggles within the relationship, the individual expressed an understanding of their own autonomy within the relationship but is willing to grow and work together with their significant other; this was followed by the participant providing a positive outlook on how challenging one another creates more opportunities for growth, showing the participant has a positive outlook on the relationship and the future of the relationship. They do not find stress in trying to balance their romantic and peer relationships. Working on the. The individual claims to have been working since they were fifteen years old. They do not find any difficulties with their education while working. They said that they get to spend time with friends at work, so they enjoy being at work. The individual spends anywhere between 15 to 20 hours at work a week. Self-regulation: The individual was asked how they spend their money. The participant was asked a question in relation to impulse buying. The participant was asked if they frequently purchase snacks from a gas station, because something looked good. They answered, yes, to that. The participant was asked if they had ever bought a new pair of shoes,
