Tag: Teens
Why questions (good and bad) matter
Marcello Fiocco, University of California, Irvine
Children are naturally inquisitive and tolerant. Many constantly ask questions. At some point, most of them – most of...
Why it’s unclear whether private programs for ‘troubled teens’ are working
Heather E. Mooney, Wayne State University
I first became interested in what I’ve learned is called the “troubled teen industry” more than 20 years ago,...
From ‘Pretty Little Liars’ to ‘The OC,’ television producers need to...
Cristel Antonia Russell, American University Kogod School of Business
Teen drinking is rampant on television these days.
From “Pretty Little Liars” to classic shows like “The...
Teens have less face time with their friends – and are...
Jean Twenge, San Diego State University
Ask a teen today how she communicates with her friends, and she’ll probably hold up her smartphone. Not that...
The mental health crisis among America’s youth is real – and...
Jean Twenge, San Diego State University
The first signs of a problem started to emerge around 2014: More young people said they felt overwhelmed and...
Adolescents have a fundamental need to contribute
Andrew J. Fuligni, University of California, Los Angeles
No longer children but not yet adults, adolescents need opportunities to learn and prepare for their entrance...
New findings add twist to screen time limit debate
Jean Twenge, San Diego State University
Many parents want to know how much time their kids should be spending in front of screens, whether it’s...
Teens who feel down may benefit from picking others up
Hannah L. Schacter, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Think about the last time you helped someone out. Maybe...
EXPLORING NATURE
From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework...
Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee
Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today....
