The phrase "early adolescents" refers to young people who are around the ages of 10 to 14 years old. It is a stage when individuals are transitioning from childhood to teenage years. Full definition
«Our education system has been grappling to meet the need of early adolescents for 100 years,» she says. (gse.harvard.edu)
Negative cognitive style in the interpersonal domain was positively related to depressive symptoms in both girls and boys, except in early adolescent girls reporting few stressors. (link.springer.com)
The group is appropriate for early adolescent girls ages 13 - 16. (eddinscounseling.com)