youth and deli chap 1

Erik Erikson’s take on adolescent dilemma

The identity versus role confusion stage, where adolescents explore their sense of self and personal values.

relationship between adolescents and poverty

• Poverty had years in decline then covid increased national poverty rate to over 10% , 37 million americans , family of four earning 26k

• 16% of adolescents under 18 live in poverty 

• Creates diet and health problems 

  • Don’t have funds or access to healthy foods, skipping meals

  • 20% of adolescents eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day 

  • Less than 20% of adolescents meet the exercise standard physical activity recommendations 

  • Overall increases risks of obesity, diabetes, heart problems

mental health and youths

Mental health issues among youths can manifest as anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems, often exacerbated by factors such as poverty, social media, and academic pressures.

income inequality and adolescents

Income inequality affects adolescents' access to resources, educational opportunities, and overall well-being, contributing to disparities in mental and physical health outcomes.

income gap

• Exists and is expanding

• Pew research center says: upper-income houses have seen a more rapid growth in income in recent decades 

• Income growth has been the most rapid for the top 5% of families

• Wealth divide among upper-income families and middle and lower income families is sharp and rising 

• Richest are getting richer faster 

• Gap has increased consistently since 1980

adolescent problems

poverty

mental health

income inequality

self image problems

family structure problems

substandard living conditions

inadequate educational opperutinites

problems in cyber space

gun violence

suicide

what is the second leading cause of deaths for teens

suicide

signs that precede and can predict suicide

• Psychiatric disorder

• Family history of mood disorder or suidical behavior

• Substance use disorder

• Access to means

• Exposure to suicide

• Loss of or conflict w friend and fam

• Physical or medical issues

• Lgbtq

• Being adopted