The hypothetical scenario describes a young female student name Brynne. She is a bright, helpful student that received an excellent report in year 7. However, in year 8 she is becoming rude and rebellious in class, but still obtains top marks. To describe and address this scenario the three relevant themes are:
• Physical development, sex difference and gender roles
• Family, peers, media and schooling
• Social and emotional well being
It is most likely that Brynne is at the age of adolescence and experiencing major physical and emotional changes. Berk (2006) mentions that ‘puberty profoundly affects psychological development and social relationships’, which may explain or be an underlying factor for the sudden change in Brynne’s
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These events would include parent-child conflict, adult structured settings and relationship break ups, just to name a few (Berk, 2006, p.201). Brynne may also be displaying signs of moodiness due to the biological changes in sleep phase delay and sleep schedules, as there are more increasing modern day demands for the young adolescent. Berk (2006) mentions that insufficient sleep affects emotion and behaviour, which may lead to mood swings and depression.
Social and Emotional well-being of a student plays a significant role in their academic and personal success. Brynee’s rude and rebellious behaviour is an indicator that she is unable to self- regulate her emotions and is showing signs of frustration. We have established that puberty is a vulnerable time where students will display these characteristics, consequently affecting their emotional state and social behaviour (Berk, 2006, p.200). Berk (2006) discusses that self- esteem is an important aspect of self-development as it can affect emotional experiences, future behaviour and long term psychological adjustment. The decline in self-worth is common in adolescents after transition from junior school to middle years. ‘Entry into a new school…[various learning area teachers] and peer expectations may temporarily interfere with…[Brynne’s] ability to make realistic judgement about behaviour and performance’ (Berk, 2006, p.450).
Brynne’s change in behaviour may be a
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