Behavioural Development Of Early Adolescents By Dint Of Positive School Climate

Jayalekshmi N.B, B. William Dharma Raja
2011 i-manager's Journal on Educational Psychology  
Sally, Feldman & Ruth, 2004) . It has been described as a time of high arousability and increased vulnerability to problems in the regulation of affect and behaviour (Stienberg, 2005). The growth spurt in this period makes them stronger and plays an important role in developing self identities. The search for identity is a key element in the famous theory of psychosocial development proposed by Erik Erikson (1968) . At this age adolescents make more of their choices about friends, sports,
more » ... s and school. They become more independent with their own personality and interests. Early adolescents adopt many different strategies to help them resolve their own personal identity crisis. They try out roles like good boy/ girl, dutiful son/ daughter, group leader and team leader. During this period a strong tendency to participate and share the experiences and conduct of others develop in early adolescents. Participation can be a powerful socializing influence and and important step towards social adjustment (Jayalekshmi & Raja, 2010) .
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