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.
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A social scientist tracking adolescents’ beliefs and behaviors over time was uniquely positioned to document changes in teens’ worldviews after Trump’s 2016 election.
For many teens, the pressure to project a perfect persona feels necessary to fit in and gain approval from their peers. However, the effort to appear perfect may actually push others away.
Young people will play a key role in the outcome of the next federal election. Research shows justice and environment are among their top priorities.
New restrictions on how children and teens can spend time online remain concentrated at the state level.
Recent political attention might imply gender-affirming care is risky, controversial, perhaps even new. But Australian law views it as a legitimate medical treatment.
Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.
What children learn in school shouldn’t just lead to a set of exam results. It should equip them to live and thrive in society.
A series of vaccines offered during high school protect teenagers against certain diseases, and help reduce the spread of these diseases in the community.
More and more children and teenagers are hitting the gym, but there are many misconceptions surrounding young people and strength training.
The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.
By integrating digital literacy into the education system from the preschool years, Finland shows how to keep young people safe online without resorting to a ban.
There’s a clear need for policies that improve healthcare access, reproductive health education, and support systems for young women.
The brain finishes maturing at age 25-30, but most teenagers start drinking at just 14.
Ultimately, young people will end up using smartphones in their social and working lives.
In a new project, researchers looked at how to teach high school students to be safer with their phones.
Many of the Gen Zers who “don’t fly commercial” want to stay close to home.
Media messages normalise gender violence by teaching teenagers – girls and boys alike – that anger is linked to passion and attractiveness.
Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.
Competing in the Olympics might be considered the pinnacle of any athletic career, but there may be a dark side for young sportspeople peaking so early on the world stage.
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Research Officer at Medical School, Swansea University
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Professor in Public Health Data Science, Swansea University
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Director of the International Gaming Research Unit and Professor of Behavioural Addiction, Nottingham Trent University
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Emeritus reader in science education and communication, University of Sussex
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Wayne State University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
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Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Professor, University of Sydney; RMIT University
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Professor of Psychology, Bridgewater State University
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Senior Research Fellow in Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development, University of Minnesota
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Professor of Adolescent Health, Co-Head of the General Practice Clinical School, University of Sydney