Articles tagged with Adolescents
A recent Rutgers University study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found that young rats who mastered a learning task had newborn brain cells survive for longer periods. The study suggests that learning helps keep brain cells alive and could impact how the brain functions after puberty.
A comparative study published in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found a 72.1-fold higher discharge rate for PBD in youth in the US compared to England. The disparity remains significant even after controlling for length of stay.
A Pitt-led research team developed seven design recommendations to mitigate online bullying behaviors on social media. The seven recommendations include Design for Attention, Design for Consequence, and others, which aim to provide a range of active and passive features to alleviate and prevent inappropriate harassment online.
A study by Michigan State University researchers suggests that poverty and crime in neighborhoods are significant predictors of cyberbullying. The findings contradict the notion that cyberbullying is a middle-class problem and highlight the need for targeted prevention efforts in low-income communities.
A new study finds that immigration before adolescence can lead to risky behavior, but cultural values are less solidified. Hispanic immigrants have lower rates of alcohol- and drug-related problems than U.S.-born counterparts.
The Global Matrix, a first-of-its-kind report, assesses 15 countries' physical activity levels in children. Scotland ranks poorly in two categories: overall physical activity and sedentary behavior, with grades of F.
A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine found that technology can improve the transition of adolescents with chronic diseases into adulthood. Patients in an intervention group received a secure web site and automated text messages to help them perform various tasks, resulting in improved...
Recent studies found that duloxetine and fluoxetine showed no significant difference in response rates when treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and teens. The authors suggest that complexity of the studies may be a factor, but also offer valuable insights for designing future investigations.
Researchers may underestimate disparities between groups due to 'mischievous responders' who intentionally provide inaccurate answers on surveys. A new sensitivity-analysis procedure identifies and reduces bias in research data, ensuring sound conclusions for policymaking and effective support for marginalized groups.
Researchers pinpointed five subgroups of adolescents most susceptible to specific risk factors for delinquency. The largest subgroup, accounting for 60%, was influenced by peer pressure, while the smallest, at 1%, had no identifiable risk factors despite committing high numbers of acts of delinquency.
A new study finds that sports drink and energy drink consumption among adolescents is associated with higher levels of screen media use and cigarette smoking. The study suggests that these sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to a clustering of unhealthy behaviors, including increased physical inactivity.
Research found that snacking frequency and diet quality differ by age in schoolchildren, with younger kids benefiting from snacks and teens negatively affected. Nutrient-rich snacks can be a key to improving diet quality in children, especially as they enter adolescence.
Higher rates of binge drinking among lesbian and gay adolescents may be linked to minority stress caused by discriminatory experiences, leading to poor health outcomes. The study found internalized homophobia and community connectedness as significant predictors of binge drinking.
A longitudinal study found that working memory differences existing at age 10 persist through adolescence, with parents' education being a significant predictor. Neighborhood characteristics were not related to working memory performance.
A new study suggests that adolescents who find pleasure in pro-social activities are less likely to become depressed than those who engage in risk-taking behaviors. The research found that activity in the ventral striatum brain region predicted whether depressive symptoms would worsen or lessen over time.
A new study at Rhode Island Hospital compared data from states with and without medical marijuana laws, finding no significant increase in adolescent marijuana use. The research suggests that state medical marijuana policies do not have a downstream effect on teenage drug use, contrary to concerns from the public.
A new study from the UNC Highway Safety Research Center found that teen drivers are six times more likely to have a serious incident when there's loud conversation in the vehicle. Having multiple passengers in the car also leads to more serious incidents, three times more often than alone.
New research explores the causes of distracted driving among teens, highlighting the role of brain immaturity, technology, and peer influence. Practical recommendations include extended driver training and behavioral change programs to reduce crashes.
A new study found that teenage girls who identify as feminine are more likely to use tanning beds, while boys who identify as masculine are more likely to chew tobacco. These behaviors increase the risk of cancer and can be attributed to socially constructed ideas of masculinity and femininity.
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder exhibit atypical connectivity in theory of mind and mirror neuron system networks, associated with social impairment. The study suggests a link between abnormal ToM-MNS connectivity and sociocommunicative symptoms of ASD.
A new study found that teenagers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion are at significantly greater odds of attempting suicide, being bullied and engaging in high-risk behaviors. They also have a higher likelihood of becoming bullies themselves and experiencing anxiety or depression.
A new study reveals that for adolescent girls, having a romantic relationship play out differently than they imagined it would has negative implications for their mental health. Relationship inauthenticity increases the risk of severe depression, thoughts of suicide, and suicide attempt among girls.
A UT Dallas study found that serious youth offenders who lack hope for the future are more likely to offend at high rates and commit serious offenses. The study suggests that youths who believe they will die earlier tend to focus on short-term gains, leading to impulsive behavior.
The percentage of Australian adolescents who don't drink alcohol has surged from 33% in 2001 to over 50% in 2010. This trend is linked to deep cultural beliefs and increasing public concerns about adolescent drinking.
A study of over 800 Swedish teenagers found no significant differences in fantasy content or attitudes towards pornography between boys and girls. However, the most sexually experienced adolescents showed a perception that both boys and girls are equally interested in sex.
A national survey of 2,500 teens and young adults found that those who liked and identified music with alcohol-brand references were more likely to binge drink and have problems related to alcohol. The study suggests that policy interventions targeting these references in popular music could help reduce teen drinking.
Researchers found strong associations between liking, owning, and identifying music containing alcohol branding and early problematic alcohol outcomes. The study suggests policy or educational interventions to reduce the impact of these exposures.
A study reveals that nearly one-third of ADHD-diagnosed foster care youth aged 2-17 received atypical antipsychotics, highlighting a critical trend in pediatric psychiatry. The most common medications given were risperidone, aripiprazole, and quetiapine.
A study found that teenage drivers with a higher response to stress, as measured by cortisol levels, had lower crash and near-crash rates. Cortisol levels were measured at baseline and over time from saliva samples, and in-vehicle cameras and sensors allowed continuous observation of driving.
Research published in Diabetologia suggests Sweden may have 2-3 times more adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes than estimated. The study used a new method to estimate incidence rates among young people, finding a significant disparity between previous estimates.
A University of California, Davis study found that popular adolescents are at high risk of being bullied and experience worse psychological and social consequences compared to less popular peers. The research revealed that victims of harassment often suffer anxiety, anger, and depression.
A new study suggests that popularity among adolescents increases their risk of getting bullied and worsens the negative consequences. The researchers found that students in the middle to upper social hierarchy are more likely to be victimized, with the likelihood increasing by over 25% for those who reach the top of the social ladder.
Researchers found that dogs' attentiveness peaks in mid-adulthood and decreases with age, with adolescent dogs exhibiting the steepest learning curve. This study provides insights into canine cognitive development and its potential applications in understanding human psychological diseases such as ADHD and Alzheimer's.
A study found that popular students are more likely to be bullied and experience severe consequences, including depression, anxiety, and social isolation. Meanwhile, girls who date are at increased risk of physical violence, highlighting the complexities of social dynamics in bullying cases.
Researchers have discovered an experimental anticancer compound that reverses schizophrenia-like behaviors and restores brain cell function in adolescent mice with a rodent version of the devastating mental illness. The compound, FRAX486, works by halting an out-of-control biological pruning process in the schizophrenic brain.
Adolescent girls are more sensitive to untrustworthy faces due to a weaker limbic system connection with the rest of the brain. This leads to heightened responses and a greater disconnection from brain regions involved in regulating responses.
A recent study published in Pediatrics reveals that early strengthening activities can lead to a decrease in cardiometabolic health risks in children and adolescents. The research team found that boys and girls with greater strength-to-body mass ratios had lower BMIs, lower percent body fat, and higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Research by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory finds that early-life chronic stress can cause anxiety, depression, and decreased social interaction in adulthood. In contrast, young mice subjected to social defeat stress showed resilience, but still experienced increased aggression as adults.
A nationwide study found that overweight and obese teenagers in Israel had no significant improvement in survival rate over four decades, compared to normal-weight peers. Mortality rates among these teens were higher than those observed in the 1960s and 1970s.
A new study finds that teenagers can be persuaded to cut back on sugary soft drinks, especially with peer support. The 'Sodabriety' challenge, led by Ohio State University researchers, reduced sugar-sweetened drink use and increased water consumption among high school students.
A new study by Rutgers University–Camden professor Naomi Marmorstein found that depression in early adolescence predicts obesity in late adolescence among female participants. Conversely, obesity in late adolescence predicts the onset of depression in early adulthood. The study suggests a reciprocal relationship between the two disorde...
The University of Colorado will receive a $2.1 million grant to help adolescents with Type 1 diabetes manage their disease and improve health outcomes through the Flexible Lifestyle 3mpowering Change (FL3X) study. The study aims to teach teens how to manage insulin, blood sugar, and daily tasks, with positive outcomes from a pilot study.
Researchers found a positive association between age and performance on the digit symbol substitution test, but no significant link with years of football participation. The study suggests that playing football is not inherently detrimental to neurocognitive function.
A controlled clinical trial intervention found that mindfulness-based meditation sessions improved mood and sleep in teenagers with cancer. The study revealed significant benefits in depression scores and better sleeping patterns among girls in the mindfulness group.
Researchers found that joining a gang in adolescence significantly increases risk of incarceration, receiving illegal income, and struggling with drug abuse in adulthood. Former gang members were also more likely to have lower education levels and poorer health.
Researchers at UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute recommend teaching independence to adolescents with autism to enhance their chances for post-high school success. Studies show that high schoolers with autism possess superior visual thinking skills, which can be emphasized in teaching independence. Visual schedules a...
A new study by Universities of Strathclyde, Dundee, Georgia and Bristol found that obese teenage girls perform worse academically than their healthy-weight peers. The research examined data from over 6000 children and found a significant association between obesity and lower academic attainment in core subjects.
A neuroimaging study found that adolescents with antisocial personality disorder have reduced activation in brain regions responsible for social information processing and impulse control. This impairment leads to difficulties in taking into account other people's intentions, resulting in more antisocial behavior.
The USPSTF published its final recommendation statement on primary care interventions to prevent or reduce illicit drug and nonmedical pharmaceutical use in children and adolescents. Nearly one in 10 American adolescents use illegal drugs, with serious health consequences.
A new UC San Francisco study found that e-cigarettes are likely to be gateway devices for nicotine addiction among youth, opening up a new market for tobacco. The study of nearly 40,000 US teens discovered that e-cigarette use among middle and high school students doubled between 2011 and 2012.
A new report finds energy drink consumption among teenagers may be linked with poor mental health and substance use, with nearly two thirds reporting use in the past year. Younger high school students were more likely to consume energy drinks than older ones, highlighting a trend of concern.
A study of 37 obese adolescents found that even after controlling for physical activity, low levels of sleep remained a significant predictor of cardiometabolic risk. Objective sleep assessment may be a useful screening tool to identify at-risk adolescents.
A study found that low sleep duration in obese adolescents significantly increases their risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Researchers used physical activity monitors to measure typical patterns of physical activity and sleep, and found a strong association between sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk score.
A new study by Bowling Green State University researchers links adolescent relationship violence to increased symptoms of depression among both victims and perpetrators. The study found that high levels of discord within intimate relationships have a similar negative effect on the emotional well-being of young men and women.
A national study of Taiwanese youth found that adolescents who start having sex at a young age tend to exhibit externalizing problems like rule-breaking and aggressive behavior. This is especially true for females and those with same-sex partners.
Children who experience frequent nightmares before age 12 are three and a half times more likely to suffer from psychotic experiences. Night terrors also increase the risk, doubling it compared to nightmares alone.
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that 80% of youth responders to CBT and sertraline maintained positive treatment response over a 6-month follow-up period. The study also showed that combined therapy had greater benefits, with fewer youth failing to achieve responder status.
A recent study published in Human Molecular Genetics describes two distinct types of eggs in the mammalian ovary, contributing to puberty and fertility. The identification of these 'first wave' and 'adult wave' eggs may lead to improved treatments for ovarian diseases like premature ovarian failure.
A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that African-American youth who gambled before age 18 were more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviors, leading to unintended consequences. The research suggests a potential link between gambling and sex behaviors in this demographic.
A study comparing post-traumatic stress symptoms among children exposed to disasters and identifying risk factors for resiliency. The article discusses the importance of recognizing similarities and differences in how children and adults react to traumatic events.