Why it is important to understand preadolescent psychology ?

Self-concept is generally defined as, a system of affective-cognitive structures: in other words beliefs, expectations, descriptions, and assumptions about oneself.

Positive construction of self is critical in development of health enhancing behaviors.

Self develops in childhood through adolescence through interactions with the environment and with the significant individuals ─mostly the parents─ in that environment

Constructs of self are definite and well-circumscribed in preadolescence compared to the unpredictability and instability of those in adolescence