Reproductive hormones that develop during puberty are not responsible for changes in social behavior that occur during adolescence, according to the results of a newly published study by a UB ...

Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or ...

Social experience sculpts the teenage brain. Source: iStock/pixelfit Humans are fundamentally social, and perhaps never more so than in adolescence when hanging out with friends is the top priority ...

While there is clear evidence that leaders blossom early, little research exists about leadership development in adolescence. Arguing that an understanding of youth leadership would have immediate ...

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new ...

Suggested Citation: "2 How Social Media Work." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Social Media and Adolescent Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: ...

The diagnosis of cancer during adolescent and young adulthood (AYA) may alter the development and psychological trajectory of survivors across their lifespan. The current review focuses broadly on ...

The adolescent years are crucial for setting dietary habits that have long-lasting impacts on health. This period marks ...