Category: Youth

Study suggests longer hours on social media may increase teens’ risk of cyberbullying

From the BioMed Central press release: Cyberbullying may be linked to higher use of social network sites by school children aged 14-17 years, rather than to simply having a social… Read more »

Study suggests that when kids feel like they matter, the risk of delinquency is reduced

From the University of Kansas press release: When educators and coaches make kids feel like they matter, it reduces delinquency and destructive behavior. A new study led by a University… Read more »

Study suggests negative emotions are murkier, less distinct in adolescence

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Adolescents don’t distinguish between negative emotions as clearly as younger children and adults in their 20s do, according to findings published in Psychological… Read more »

Study suggests teens’ cooking skills strongly predict future nutritional well-being

From the Elsevier press release: Evidence suggests that developing cooking and food preparation skills is important for health and nutrition, yet the practice of home cooking is declining and now… Read more »

Study suggests students who are old for their grade more likely to enroll in college

From the American Psychological Association press release: Teens who are old for their grade appear to feel more confident about their academic abilities and are more likely to enroll in… Read more »

Study suggests smartphone use during dinner out may lessen enjoyment

From the University of British Columbia press release: Smartphones might make people feel more connected, but they likely don’t belong at the dinner table, according to new research from the… Read more »