Developmental Tasks of Adolescence
Ages 12-18
1. Achieving new and more mature
relations with age-mates of both sexes;
2. Achieving a masculine or feminine
social role;
3. Accepting one's physique and using
the body effectively;
4. Achieving emotional independence
of parents and other adults;
5. Preparing for marriage and family
life;
6. Preparing for an economic
career;
7. Acquiring a set of values and an
ethical system as a guide to behavior; developing an ideology;
8. Desiring and achieving socially
responsible behavior.
Slide arranged by Dr. Gordon Vessels 2005
Havighurst,
R. J. (1972). Developmental
tasks and education. New
York: David McCay.