Glossary Y

In the psychology context, youth refers to the developmental period transitioning from childhood to adulthood, encompassing late childhood and adolescence. This stage is marked by significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes. Psychologists study youth to understand the complex processes of development during these years, including identity formation, the establishment of independence, the development of sexual and gender identities, and the cultivation of significant interpersonal relationships outside the family unit.

Read more ...