Tag: adolescence

Study suggests an unstable family can adversely affect teens in rigorous high schools

From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Research continues to support a connection between instability in the home and school performance in adolescents, but a new study in… Read more »

Study suggests media multitasking may adversely affect tweenage girls

From the Stanford University press release: Tweenage girls who spend endless hours watching videos and multitasking with digital devices tend to be less successful with social and emotional development, according… Read more »

Study links low vitamin D levels in children with depression in adolescence and adulthood

From the  University of Bristol press release via HealthCanal: New research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol, which has been charting the health of… Read more »

Study points to differences in the way teens’ brains respond when anticipating rewards

From the University of Pittsburgh press release via EurekAlert!: Teenagers are more susceptible to developing disorders like addiction and depression, according to a paper published by Pitt researchers Jan. 16… Read more »

Study looks at effects of blogging for teens with social anxiety

From the APA press release: Blogging may have psychological benefits for teens suffering from social anxiety, improving their self-esteem and helping them relate better to their friends, according to new… Read more »

Study suggests teens who express their own views with their moms are better at resisting peer pressure

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Teens who more openly express their own viewpoints in discussions with their moms, even if their viewpoints disagree,… Read more »