¹Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pamir DİRİL, ²Dilek Durmaz

¹St. Clements University/Psychology Department Lecturer/Türkiye ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8913-343X

²St. Clements University/Guidance and Psychology PhD Student/Türkiye ORCID ID: 0009-00080-6373-4032

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i11n08

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ABSTRACT

During this special phase, hormonal changes manifest strikingly in children's physical development, while significant and profound transformations in their psychological and emotional structures become almost inevitable. Changes in testosterone and estrogen levels, in particular, play a crucial role as fundamental biochemical mechanisms shaping adolescents' behavior, emotions, and personal attitudes. Under the influence of these hormones, adolescents generally experience a greater desire for self-discovery, openness to new experiences, and a search for identity. Their sense of independence becomes prominent, and the emotional fluctuations they experience during this period increase significantly. These emotional fluctuations profoundly shape their social relationships, self-perceptions, and worldviews. Furthermore, the social environment and peer relationships play a crucial role during this period, and these influential interactions significantly influence adolescents' self-expression and identity formation. Therefore, the impact of hormonal processes on individuals' emotional responses and behavior is inevitable and clearly a phenomenon that deserves detailed analysis. This becomes a crucial factor in individuals' mental health and personal development during adolescence. Furthermore, in this context, adolescence is not limited to physical changes; it is also a crucial period for individuals' inner worlds, thoughts, and social interactions.

KEYWORDS:

hormonal change, emotional fluctuation, social environment development and peer communication, personal development

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