Background
Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. A positive attitude is a state of mind that allows adolescents to envision and expect good things. It involves a positive emotional disposition toward the subject, accepting the world as it is.
Objective
The objective of this study is to demonstrate the effect of advancing age on positive attitude in adolescents.
Materials and Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Mosul city, Iraq, targeting adolescents aged 11-19 years. The participants were classified into three age categories:
- Early (11-13 years)
- Middle (14-16 years)
- Late (17-19 years)
The rates of positive attitude among adolescents were presented in a table, and the association was tested by the chi-square test.
Results
Adolescents' positive attitude (emotions, family cooperation, and coping with social demands) increased with advancing age.
Conclusions
Advancing age positively affects the attitude of adolescents in terms of emotions, family cooperation, and coping with social demands, except for healthy lifestyle.
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