The phrase "storm and stress" is a famous description of adolescence coined by psychologist G. Stanley Hall (1904). It suggests that adolescence is a period of significant physical, emotional, and social change, often accompanied by turmoil and challenges.
Characteristics of this stage include:
Emotional fluctuations
Identity formation
Peer relationships and social pressures
Body changes and self-consciousness
Explorations of independence and autonomy
This stage can be both transformative and tumultuous, shaping the individual's future development and well-being.