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Adolescence in Cape Town

S Wynchank

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |December 27, 1980
    PubMed
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    Adolescent attitudes in Cape Town varied by age and sex, not race or income. Most teens were exploratory, questioning society, while a quarter held traditional values, with more girls being exploratory.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Adolescence is a critical developmental period characterized by identity formation and social exploration.
    • Understanding adolescent attitudes is crucial for addressing societal integration and developmental challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate adolescent attitudes in diverse socio-economic settings within Cape Town.
    • To identify demographic factors influencing adolescent perspectives and values.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire survey was administered to adolescents in two distinct suburban areas of Cape Town.
    • Data analysis focused on demographic variables (age, sex, race, family income) and attitudinal responses.

    Main Results:

    • Adolescent attitudes were found to be independent of race and family income.

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  • Significant variations in attitudes were observed based on age and sex.
  • Two primary attitudinal groups emerged: an 'exploratory majority' and a 'cautious minority' with traditional values.
  • Girls were more represented in the exploratory group than boys.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent attitudes are shaped by age and sex, independent of socio-economic and racial factors in this context.
    • The findings highlight distinct developmental pathways and value systems among adolescents.
    • These results align with established theories on adolescent psychosocial development and the inherent stresses of this life stage.