With peers, family, and members of their social sphere
Relationships in adolescence
Play a vital role in their development
Adolescents can be easily swayed by their close relationships
Types of relationships that influence an adolescent
Parents
Peers
Community
Society
As adolescents grow up
1. They become more involved in community activities
2. They test their leadership capabilities
3. They adhere to following the laws
Parent-child conflict
Increase during puberty
Decrease in cohesive familial bonding
Parent-adolescent disagreement
Increases as friends demonstrate a greater impact on the child
Adolescents who have a good relationship with their parents are less likely to engage in various risky behaviors
Peer group
Becomes very important as adolescents work to form their identities
Offers members the opportunity to develop social skills like empathy, sharing, and leadership
Can have positive influences like academic motivation and performance
Can have negative influences like peer pressure to engage in risky behavior
Culture
Affects all aspects of an individual's life
Shapes the lifestyle of an adolescent through the roles and responsibilities they are expected to assume
Community activity
Part of 'civic responsibility'
Doing things in the community because we want to give back or help others, not because we have to by law
Benefits of community activities
Provide role models and positive adult influences
Help with identity formation and connection
Allow application of skills and development of new skills
Boost self-confidence, mental health, and wellbeing
Servant leadership
A philosophy where the leader's primary motivation is a desire to serve others
The leader focuses on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong
Servant leadership has a moral component, focuses on serving followers for their own good, concerns the success of all stakeholders, and involves self-reflection
Basic social institutions
Community
Family
School
Perception
Our ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Community
A place where people live and most social activities happen
Leaders
People who guide others in the community or society for the betterment of social regulations or relationships
Followers
A group of people adhering to certain causes or activities
Servant leader
A leader who listens deeply to others, empathizes, and works for other people's interests rather than their own
Community activity is part of civic responsibility, doing good things within the community
Leaders following their whims and fancies
Not a good characteristic of a leader
A leader not listening to all classmates' suggestions
Not a good characteristic of a leader
Choosing a leader based solely on appearance
Not a good characteristic of a leader
A leader being transparent and following ethical principles
A good characteristic of a leader
Leaders being accountable for their actions
A good characteristic of a leader
Leaders being ready to serve others
A good characteristic of a leader
Peers are the most influential group for social development in adolescence
Schools and communities have rules and regulations to follow
Parental relationships are often toxic among youth nowadays
One's self-perception affects human social relationships