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  1. Adolescence - Wikipedia

    Adolescence (from Latin adolescere 'to mature') is a transitional stage of human physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to adulthood …

  2. Adolescence | Definition, Characteristics, & Stages | Britannica

    6 days ago · Adolescence is the transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an adolescent as any person …

  3. Adolescent Development - Youth.gov

    Adolescence is the developmental shifting into adulthood that includes rapid changes in the brain and body, often at different rates and is a time for healthy exploration of who young people …

  4. Stages of Adolescence - HealthyChildren.org

    Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. It includes some big changes—to the body, and to the way a young person relates to the world.

  5. Adolescent Development - Cleveland Clinic

    Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. Children entering adolescence are going through many changes in their bodies and brains.

  6. Adolescent Development Explained - HHS Office of Population ...

    Although adolescence may appear to be a turbulent time, it is also a period of great potential as young people engage more deeply with the world around them. Adolescents typically grow …

  7. Adolescence | Psychology Today

    Adolescence is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood that occurs between ages 13 and 19.

  8. Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jun 30, 2025 · Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the …

  9. Adolescent Development - The Promise of Adolescence - NCBI ...

    May 16, 2019 · Within each domain, we highlight processes that reflect the capacity for adaptive plasticity during adolescence and beyond, marking adolescence as a period of unique …

  10. ADOLESCENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    ADOLESCENCE definition: the transitional period between puberty and adulthood in human development, extending mainly over the teen years and terminating legally when the age of …