Adolescent Crisis Between Normal and Pathological Indicators

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Published: Jan 16, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46315/1714-015-001-039
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adolescence, crisis, puberty, psychopathology, identity formation

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Nassima Tabbas
Laboratory of Assessment Tools and Therapeutic Techniques for Behavioural Disorders/ University of Oran 2/Algeria.
Faiza FADEL
University of Mascara/Algeria

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This paper examines the complexities of adolescence as a developmental stage situated between childhood and adulthood, with a particular focus on the distinction between normal and pathological indicators. Drawing upon psychoanalytic, clinical, and developmental perspectives, the study explores the psychological, physiological, and social transformations that characterise adolescence, highlighting the interplay between identity formation, emotional regulation, and the role of defence mechanisms. The discussion further addresses the impact of puberty, the variability of adolescent crises, and the potential emergence of clinical symptoms, considering both individual and environmental factors. The paper concludes by emphasising the necessity for nuanced assessment and early intervention to foster healthy psychological adjustment and to differentiate normative developmental crises from psychopathological conditions.

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Tabbas , N., & FADEL , F. (2026). Adolescent Crisis. Social and Human Science Studies, 15(1), 589 - 600. https://doi.org/10.46315/1714-015-001-039
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Vol 15 No 1 (2026): Dirassat Insaniya wa Ijtimaiya
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