Introduction to Adolescent Alexithymia Alexithymia, derived from Greek meaning “a lack of words for emotions,” refers not to a clinical diagnosis but rather to a stable personality construct characterized by a significant inability to identify and describe one’s own feelings, coupled with an externally oriented cognitive style. While initially studied primarily in adult populations, particularly […]
Defining Adolescent Antisocial Behavior Adolescent antisocial behavior (AAB) encompasses a broad spectrum of actions that violate societal norms, infringe upon the rights of others, or involve illegal activities. While occasional risk-taking or minor rule-breaking is often considered a normative aspect of adolescent development—a phenomenon sometimes referred to as ‘behavioral experimentation’—AAB refers specifically to patterns of […]
The Nature and Definition of Self-Image in Adolescence Adolescence, spanning roughly from ages 10 to 25, represents a critical developmental period characterized by profound physical, cognitive, and psychosocial transformations. Central to these changes is the formation and refinement of self-image, which constitutes an individual’s mental blueprint of who they are, encompassing their beliefs about their […]