This paper deals with the topic "The Series '13 Reasons Why' as an Example for a Failed Personality Development".
When talking about adolescence, personality and identity development play a very important role. Development per se has an impact on a kid's future. Adolescents must manage many stages in life to become independent adults.
Through the rapidly changing and complex society the adolescence gets difficult. They have a lot of challenges to manage. Such as peers, friends, family, self-orientation and school. Teenagers encounter social problems like gender role, sexual orientation, facing mobbing and discrimination all due to their outer appearance.
Klaus Hurrelmann's theory includes the model of productive reality processing, the development task and the ten maxims. His frameworks deal with the adolescents, their challenges and development of their identity. It is significant to be aware that adolescents go through a personality development which lead to certain behaviours. In order to understand them and give them support they need, it is important to help improve their development positively.
The first part of this term paper deals with Hurrelmann´s theory. After that, significant fragments of a film and series analysis will be explained.
Nowadays, television series and movies address social issues especially Netflix productions. It is an online platform where people can watch series and movies. It is also highly regarded especially by the young audience. "13 Reasons Why" is a Netflix series based on a novel by Jay Asher. It also deals with problems in adolescence. Therefore, this series analysis will focus on the function of the genre, an intensive figure analysis with relation to theoretical frameworks of Hurrelmann. Moreover, values and norms will be analysed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definition of Sozialisation
- Hurrelmann's Theory
- The Model of Productive Reality Processing
- Development Tasks
- 10 Maxims of Hurrelmann
- Series Analysis
- Genre
- Figure Analysis
- Norms and Values Analysis
- 13 Reasons Why
- Genre
- Figure Analysis with Focus on Hurrelmann's Theory
- Norms and Values Analysis
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to analyze the development of adolescents and their identity, focusing on Klaus Hurrelmann's theory of productive reality processing, development tasks, and ten maxims. The paper will explore these concepts through a detailed analysis of the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'.
- Hurrelmann's theory of productive reality processing and its relevance to adolescent development
- The importance of development tasks in shaping adolescent identity
- The impact of social norms and values on adolescent behavior and choices
- The role of media and popular culture in shaping adolescent experiences
- The challenges faced by adolescents in navigating complex social environments
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage by discussing the importance of adolescence and identity development. It also introduces Klaus Hurrelmann's theory and its relevance to understanding the challenges faced by adolescents.
The first chapter provides a definition of socialization, highlighting its multifaceted nature and the interaction between individual development and social influences.
The second chapter delves into Hurrelmann's theory, explaining his model of productive reality processing, which emphasizes the active role individuals play in shaping their personalities. It further outlines the four key development tasks: qualification, bonding, consumption, and participation, and their implications for adolescent well-being.
The third chapter explores the series analysis, focusing on the genre, figure analysis, and norms and values analysis. It highlights how the series reflects and addresses social issues relevant to adolescents.
The fourth chapter offers a detailed analysis of the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why', focusing on its genre, character analysis through the lens of Hurrelmann's theory, and examination of its portrayal of norms and values.
This preview does not include the conclusion or final chapter to avoid spoilers.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core concepts explored in this paper include adolescent development, identity formation, socialization, Hurrelmann's theory, productive reality processing, development tasks, social norms and values, media influence, and the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'.
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- Anonym (Author), 2022, The Series "13 Reasons Why" as an Example for a Failed Personality Development, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1439021
