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1. Factors influencing Adolescent Development
Throughout this course, you have considered how factors such as biology, culture,
environment, gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation influence the development of infants
and young children. As this course is focused on lifespan development, you will now
consider how these factors influence the development of adolescents. In addition, you will
consider how adolescence introduces a new realm of developmental factors including but
not limited to the following: peer relationships, social media, physical appearance, personal
interests and abilities, hobbies and extracurricular activities, and socioeconomic status.Post
by Day 4 a description of what you believe is the most significant factor influencing
adolescent development. Explain why you believe this is the most significant factor. Then,
explain whether you perceive this influence to be positive or negative, and describe how it
might impact the decisions of adolescents. Be sure to include cultural considerations in your
response. Finally, describe how a counselor might apply this knowledge when supporting
adolescents and their families. Justify your response with references to this week’s Learning
Resources and the current literature. Be specific.PLEASE USE BRODERICK AND BLEWITT
AS A SOURCE WITH TWO OTHER SOURCES. *Each source should be
referenced*References: Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human
development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Chapter 8, “Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence”
(review pp. 282-323) Chapter 9, “Physical, Cognitive, and Identity Development in
Adolescence” (review pp. 324-367) Crocetti, E., Rubini, M., Luyckx, K., & Meeus, W, (2008).
Identity formation in early and middle adolescents from various ethnic groups: From three
dimensions to five statuses. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 37(8), 983–996. Retrieved
from the Walden Library databases. Klimstra, T. A., Hale, W. W., III, Raaijmakers, Q. A. W.,
Branje, S. J. T., & Meeus, W. H. J. (2010). Identity formation in adolescence: Change or
stability? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 39(2), 150–162. Retrieved from the Walden
Library databases. McBride Murry, V., Berkel, C., Gaylord‐Harden, N. K., Copeland‐Linder,
N., & Nation, M. (2011). Neighborhood poverty and adolescent development. Journal of
Research on Adolescence, 21(1), 114–128. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
McLean, K. C., & Breen, A. V. (2009). Processes and content of narrative identity
development in adolescence: Gender and well-being. Developmental Psychology,
45(3),702–710. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Milevsky, A., Schlechter, M.,
Netter, S., & Keehn, D. (2007). Maternal and paternal parenting styles in adolescents:

2. Associations with self-esteem, depression and life satisfaction. Journal of Child and Family
Studies, 16(1), 39–47. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.