Puberty and Secondary Sex Characteristics
Human Growth and Personality Development – IV Semester- II BSW
Fr. Vincent Robert Crasta, BSW Dept. - SPC Puttur 18-01-2012
Unit- II: Puberty:
Characteristics of Puberty: Steps in understanding stages of Puberty: Causes, and Criteria-determinants
Primary and Secondary Characteristics
Effects of Deviant Maturing: Early and Late Matures, Rapid and Slow matures
Sources of Concern during Puberty: Concern of the Pubescent, about normalcy, Sex appropriateness, Weight and Genitalia.
Physical and Psychological hazards of Puberty Stage.
Role of Professional Social Worker.
INTRODUCTION:
Puberty is the period in the developmental span when the child changes from an asexual to a sexual being. The word ‘Puberty’ is derived from the Latin word ‘PUBERTAS’ , which means “age of manhood”. It refers to the physical rather than the behavioral changes which occur when the individual becomes sexually mature and is capable of producing offspring. It is a physical change that usually happens between ages 10 and 14 for girls and ages 12 and 16 for boys.
Puberty starts when a part of the brain called the hypothalamus begins releasing a hormone called gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH then signals the pituitary gland to release two more hormones – luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) – to start sexual development.
What are the Signs of Puberty?
Puberty affects boys and girls differently. * In Females: * The first sign of puberty is usually breast development. * Other signs are the growth of hair in the pubic area and armpits, and acne. * Menstruation (or a period) usually happens last. * In Males: * Puberty usually begins with the testicles and penis getting bigger. * Then hair grows in the pubic area and armpits. * Muscles grow, the voice deepens, and acne and facial hair develop as puberty continues.
Both boys and girls usually have a growth spurt (a
Fr. Vincent Robert Crasta, BSW Dept. - SPC Puttur 18-01-2012
Unit- II: Puberty:
Characteristics of Puberty: Steps in understanding stages of Puberty: Causes, and Criteria-determinants
Primary and Secondary Characteristics
Effects of Deviant Maturing: Early and Late Matures, Rapid and Slow matures
Sources of Concern during Puberty: Concern of the Pubescent, about normalcy, Sex appropriateness, Weight and Genitalia.
Physical and Psychological hazards of Puberty Stage.
Role of Professional Social Worker.
INTRODUCTION:
Puberty is the period in the developmental span when the child changes from an asexual to a sexual being. The word ‘Puberty’ is derived from the Latin word ‘PUBERTAS’ , which means “age of manhood”. It refers to the physical rather than the behavioral changes which occur when the individual becomes sexually mature and is capable of producing offspring. It is a physical change that usually happens between ages 10 and 14 for girls and ages 12 and 16 for boys.
Puberty starts when a part of the brain called the hypothalamus begins releasing a hormone called gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH then signals the pituitary gland to release two more hormones – luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) – to start sexual development.
What are the Signs of Puberty?
Puberty affects boys and girls differently. * In Females: * The first sign of puberty is usually breast development. * Other signs are the growth of hair in the pubic area and armpits, and acne. * Menstruation (or a period) usually happens last. * In Males: * Puberty usually begins with the testicles and penis getting bigger. * Then hair grows in the pubic area and armpits. * Muscles grow, the voice deepens, and acne and facial hair develop as puberty continues.
Both boys and girls usually have a growth spurt (a