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Age-related crises

Age-related crises are periods of change in a person's life when they move from one stage of development to another. During each transition, the person faces new tasks that are characteristic of that age.

In his research, L. S. Vygotsky introduced the concept of “age-related transformations” into Russian psychology, describing them as radical changes in a child's personality at transition points between stable stages of development. Research shows that age-related crises can have a significant impact on a person's life. For example, adolescents going through this transition often display negative behaviors such as rebellion and conflict with others.

However, it is worth noting that not all researchers consider this behavior an inevitable part of the crisis. Some believe that negative behavior during this period may result from unhealthy relationships between the child and adults.

In any case, age-related crises are periods of challenges and changes in a person's life that can affect their development and self-understanding.