CONTENTS: List of Abbreviations List of Tables Introduction Chapter 1: Methodist Hostels of the Hyderabad Regional Conference: A Brief History Introduction 1.1. Methodism 1.2. Methodist Church in India (MCI) 1.3. A Brief History of Hyderabad Regional Conference 1.4. A Brief History of the Methodist Schools and Hostels Conclusion Chapter 2: The Psycho-Social Characteristics of Adolescent Girls Introduction 2.1. Adolescent Period 2.2. Physical Development of Adolescent Girls 2.3. Sexual Development of Adolescent Girls 2.4. The Intellectual Developments in Adolescent Girls 2.5. Social Development 2.6. Moral Development 2.7. Cognitive Development 2.8. Spiritual and Religious 2.9. Psychological and Emotional Development of Adolescent Girls 2.10. Basic Needs and Problems of Adolescent Girls Conclusion Chapter 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation Introduction 3.1. Sociological Perspective 3.2. Studies/School Setting 3.3. Psychological Setting 3.4. Spiritual Setting 3.5. Pastoral Care in the Methodist Hostels 3.6. Pastoral Counselling Conclusion Chapter 4: Findings and Implications for Pastoral Care and Counselling Introduction 4.1. Psychological Issues 4.2. Social Issues 4.3. Spiritual Problems 4.4. Pastoral Care and Counselling 4.5. Suggestions for Hostels, Wardens, Pastors/Counselors, Parents Conclusion, Appendix, Bibliography.