Research shows former incels found misogynistic influencers when looking for help. A developmental psychologist with a focus on adolescent boys offers key takeaways for parents seeking to create healthy, supportive spaces.
Articles on Adolescence
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Boys and young men may feel more comfortable, less judged and more valued if they can see themselves in the people who support them.
Boys are left out of important conversations about sex, relationships and consent – here’s what we can do to change this.
Improving digital literacy is key to helping young men resist the siren call of manosphere influences.
Research has shown that spending long periods on social media and gaming sites exposes young men and boys to incel content.
Before you turn on the TV, remember Adolescence is not a documentary. It is a drama series. And the issues it raises require care and nuance.
The series shows an extreme example of one teenager drawn into the world of masculinity influencers.
What parents need to know about misogynistic communities online.
If you’re a parent worried about your child’s unfamiliar online world, a fear-based response is unlikely to work. What is needed is open communication.
Dialogue can offer a way out of the polarization created between parents and their children by the internet and long online hours.
With so many options across multiple streaming platforms, choosing your next show can feel overwhelming. Let our experts help you decide.
Adolescence compellingly showcases the disturbing experiences of youth confronted with bullying, misogyny and gender-based violence, as well as the relationships between fathers and their sons.
At the centre of the new Netflix show is a devastating truth: the most dangerous place in the world for a teenager is alone in their bedroom.
The show raises critical questions about how the UK treats young offenders.
Recent political attention might imply gender-affirming care is risky, controversial, perhaps even new. But Australian law views it as a legitimate medical treatment.
Recent generations may have taken safety for granted, but today’s youth are growing up in an era of compounded crises – and being safe is their priority.
Focusing on girls’ schooling may put boys at a disadvantage and be an inefficient way to reach gender equality.
Our research shows teaching support is significantly linked with students’ motivation during adolescence. And this link strengthens as they get older.
Many parents might be concerned about the time their teens spend online. However, by modelling healthy online behaviours and habits can set an example their kids can follow.
While many view the path to leadership as a journey that begins later in life, new research suggests childhood and adolescence play keys roles in how it develops.
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Senior Lecturer in Humanities, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
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Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers and Assistant Adjunct Professor in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Associate Professor at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
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Visiting Clinical Research Fellow in older people's substance use and mental health, King's College London
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Ph.D. Student in Psychology, Yale University
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Assistant Professor of Management/Family Business, University of Hawaii
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Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow, The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Professor of International Development and Director, Young Lives, University of Oxford
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Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon
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Senior Research Fellow, Jean Hailes Research Unit, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University