Exploring the Spiritual Needs of Adolescent Girls

Abstract

Arguing that spiritual growth is part and parcel of the personal, social and emotional development, education and care of all adolescents, this article explores some key issues on the spiritual needs of adolescent girls within the context of holistic education. Spiritual needs refer primarily to the search for personal meaning, purpose, and identity in life, as well as connectedness with others, whether divine or human. Adopting a theoretical approach based on a literature review on the development issues adolescent girls face, this article identifies and discusses four spiritual needs of adolescent girls: body image, a sense of self, relationships, and future. This article further suggests some practical ways for educators to foster spiritual development in the adolescent girls.

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