Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Keywords
adolescents, hormones, physical growth, puberty
Disciplines
Developmental Psychology
Abstract
Adolescents experience a period of substantial growth between puberty and adulthood. This growth spurt typically occurs between ages 12 and 18, and is associated with various physical changes due to fluctuations in hormones. These changes are manifested in an individual’s height, weight, and sexual characteristics, and there is considerable variation between each individual for when these changes occur.
Recommended Citation
Datoc, Alison; Bajnath, Vijay; Lashley, Lisa K.; and Golden, Charles J., "Physical Growth, Adolescent" (2025). Essays in Developmental Psychology. 157.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/edp/157