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Normality and adolescence.

D Offer¹, E Ostrov, K I Howard

¹Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America

|September 1, 1990

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Distinguishing serious psychopathology from mild crisis in adolescents is crucial. Severe identity crisis and emotional turmoil are not normal aspects of growing up and require attention, not dismissal.

Area of Science:

Adolescent Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Accurate diagnosis in adolescents is challenging, often conflating serious psychopathology with normal developmental crises.
Dismissing severe identity crisis and emotional turmoil as typical adolescent experiences can hinder appropriate intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To present data on adolescent self-image to better define norms for psychological functioning and development.
To establish a baseline for normal adolescent psychological worlds to aid in diagnosing and treating disturbed peers.

Main Methods:

Utilized self-administered questionnaires for data collection on adolescent self-image.
Ensured data consistency and congruence with other psychological assessment tools like interviews and parental evaluations.

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Main Results:

Normal adolescent groups exhibited more similarities than differences, with impressive continuity of values across an 18-year period and diverse cultures.
Adolescents' views of their psychological worlds demonstrate significant diversity, highlighting their role in defining normal functioning.

Conclusions:

Understanding the diversity within adolescent psychological experiences is essential for accurate diagnosis.
Establishing clear norms for adolescent development is a prerequisite for effectively helping those with psychological distress and seeking professional help.