Adolescent spirituality with the support of adults

Adolescence can be a trying time for adolescents and those with whom they share their journey, directly or indirectly. In a fast-paced world where adolescents want to conform to their youth or popular culture, the adolescent may become inundated and confused with all that is continuously taking plac...

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Main Author: Apostolides, Anastasia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2017
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 73, Issue: 4
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Adult Support
B Youth Culture
B Social media
B Popular Culture
B Identity
B Adolescents
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Summary:Adolescence can be a trying time for adolescents and those with whom they share their journey, directly or indirectly. In a fast-paced world where adolescents want to conform to their youth or popular culture, the adolescent may become inundated and confused with all that is continuously taking place in their social context. This article argues that with the support of adults, adolescents may be guided to explore, experience and live out their spiritual identities through their popular or youth culture in a healthy way.
ISSN:2072-8050
Contains:Enthalten in: HTS teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v73i4.4332