postpubescence
Past sexual maturation
Postpubescence is the period following puberty, when the physical changes of sexual maturation have largely completed but full adulthood has not yet arrived—roughly the late teenage years.
The adjective postpubescent describes someone in this stage: postpubescent acne, a group of postpubescent boys.
Teenage developmental stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- acneInflamed skin condition
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
Youth becoming adulthood
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- life-stagePeriod of development
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
Who someone is
- self-conceptOne's own identity perception
- angstDeep unfocused worry
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
self-consciousness · introspection · idealism · egocentrism · self-esteem
Pursuing romantic connections
- crushesCompresses with force
- social-identitySelf derived from groups
- cliquesExclusive social groups
- promHigh school formal dance
yearbook · extracurricular · rebellion · conformity · friendships · popularity · self-expression · subculture
adolescence
Teenage developmental stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- acneInflamed skin condition
coming-of-age
Youth becoming adulthood
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- life-stagePeriod of development
milestone · college · autonomy · decision-making · responsibility
identity
Who someone is
- self-conceptOne's own identity perception
- angstDeep unfocused worry
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
impulsivity · self-consciousness · introspection · idealism · egocentrism · self-esteem
dating
Pursuing romantic connections
- crushesCompresses with force
- social-identitySelf derived from groups
- cliquesExclusive social groups
prom · yearbook · extracurricular · rebellion · conformity · friendships · popularity · self-expression · subculture
postpubescenceprepubescence
Childhood before puberty
childhood · preadolescence · prepuberty · infancy · early childhood