How Adolescents Learn What Their Changing Bodies Mean
Psychology Today | 13.05.2026 23:52
Puberty is a biological transition characterized by hormonal changes, physical growth, and the emergence of visible signs, including breast development, body hair, increased height, voice changes, and changes in body composition (Dorn & Biro, 2011; Byrne et al., 2017). These physiological changes mark the transition into adolescence, but they also increase the visibility of gendered expectations and social interpretation.
