Keyword: «sense of adulthood»

This article discusses the features of adolescence. The author considers the concept of" image " and the formation of the image of an adult in adolescence. The author also presents the results of studies on the content characteristics of the adult image in boys and girls of adolescence.

The article presents a theoretical justification for the influence of family factors on the emotional behavior of adolescents. The features of the emotional state and behavior of adolescents are revealed depending on the well-being or trouble in family relationships.