Menarche: A crossroads that previews developmental change |
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Authors: | Paul V Trad MD |
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Institution: | (1) Child and Adolescent Outpatient Department, Cornell University Medical Center, West Chester Division, 21 Bloomingdale Road, 10605 White Plains, NY |
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Abstract: | In recent years the developmental implications of menarche have garnered particular attention. Investigators have determined that this developmental event tends to affect three significant domains of the adolescent girl's function: psychological status, relationships with peers, and role in the family. This paper explores these issues and introduces a new technique, referred to as previewing, that may help the teenage girl acclimate to the status of sexual maturity. Derived from the early life interactions of caregiver and infant, previewing promotes representational skills and enhances self-esteem as the adolescent confronts developmental challenges. |
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