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[Psychosomatic aspects of adolescence]
Zeitschrift Fur Psychosomatische Medizin Und Psychoanalyse
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Adolescence involves rapid physical, psychic, and social changes impacting body image and identity. These changes can trigger adolescent crises, affecting psychosomatic disturbances and somatic functions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Context:
- Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by rapid physical, psychic, and social transformations.
- These changes significantly influence an adolescent's body image and the formation of gender identity.
- Pre-existing or concurrent psychosocial challenges can exacerbate adolescent instability.
Purpose:
- To explore the interplay between adolescent developmental phase and psychosomatic disturbances.
- To examine diseases characteristic of or influenced by adolescence.
- To understand how conflicts and anxieties shape adolescent body image and identity.
Summary:
- Adolescent crises, stemming from developmental changes and psychosocial factors, can manifest as psychosomatic disturbances.
- Specific diseases prevalent in adolescence are discussed in relation to this life stage.
- The study analyzes the impact of phase-specific conflicts, anxieties, and fantasies on mature body image and identity development.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the therapeutic management of psychosomatic disorders in adolescents.
- Highlights the significance of addressing developmental challenges in adolescent mental health.
- Informs understanding of how body image and identity formation are influenced by adolescent experiences.