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Lynn Rew1, Diane Tyler, Nina Fredland
1University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, 1700 Red River, Austin, TX 78701, USA. ellerew@mail.utexas.edu
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|June 23, 2012
Summary
Adolescent concerns during high school, including education and relationships, shift significantly over time. These findings offer insights into adolescent development and transition periods.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Sociology of Adolescence
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant transitions from childhood to adulthood.
- High school represents a key environment where adolescents navigate numerous personal and academic challenges.
- Understanding adolescent concerns is vital for supporting their well-being and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and categorize the primary concerns of adolescents during their high school years.
- To analyze changes in adolescent concerns between the beginning and end of high school.
- To examine these concerns within the framework of transition theory.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving 216 adolescents.
- Analysis of written concerns for manifest content.
- Categorization of concerns into 21 distinct themes.
Main Results:
- Twenty-one categories of adolescent concerns were identified.
- The most frequently endorsed concerns included education, relationships, expectations, and the future.
- Significant shifts in these concerns were observed between the first and fourth years of high school.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent concerns during high school reflect both developmental and situational transitions.
- Findings align with established transition theory.
- The identified concerns have implications for nursing practice, research, and theory development in adolescent health.
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