USA: Teens, Social Media and Technology 2023
YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram remain the most widely used online platforms among teens. [Monica Anderson, Michelle Faverio and Jeffrey Gottfried – Pew Research Center, 11 December [...]
What influences supportive peer relationships in the middle years?
Individual characteristics such as identity and socio-emotional skills, as well as environmental factors such as a child’s peer group and school, family and community environment are important [...]
Children Are Not Little Adults
Designing environments that cater to the needs of children and teenagers requires a deep understanding of their developmental trajectories. [Isabelle Brocas – Psychology Today, 5 May 2023.] [...]
US Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence
The analysis includes 2021 data and trends from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which examines health behaviors and experiences among US high school students. [Centers for Disease Control and [...]
Prevalence of teenage pregnancy and its associated factors in high fertility sub-Saharan Africa
This study found that teenage pregnancy remains a common public health problem in the study areas. [Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere & Wubshet Debebe Negash – BMC [...]
USA: Teen Life on Social Media in 2022
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms. [Monica Anderson, Emily A. [...]
USA: How Teens Navigate School During COVID-19
A majority of teens prefer in-person over virtual or hybrid learning. Hispanic and lower-income teens are particularly likely to fear they’ve fallen behind. [Monica Anderson, Michelle Faverio and [...]
