Articles tagged with Young People
A study of 10 on-demand streaming series found that 70% depicted tobacco incidents, with non-compliance to India's rules rampant. Researchers emphasize the need for stricter enforcement and update of WHO guidelines to include streaming services.
A study of 72,000 adolescents and young adults found that exposure to family members with opioid prescriptions increases the youth's own risk of overdose. Higher rates of opioid prescription among young people also contribute to their increased risk of overdose.
A 10-year longitudinal study found that young people given a religious upbringing at home by both parents have the strongest faith in God. In contrast, those with only one parent or no parental influence experience wavering faith.
The study analyzed national survey data to estimate overall diet quality among US children and teens from 1999 to 2016. Researchers found a significant improvement in dietary habits, with reduced consumption of unhealthy foods and increased intake of fruits and vegetables.
A Stanford study finds that young adults are unaware of the nicotine content in vaping products like Juul, raising concerns about their use and regulation. The study's findings also suggest that teens hide vaping products to avoid detection and choose them for stealth use and less noticeable smell.
Young people who have tried e-cigarettes but never smoked before are four-and-a-half times more likely to go on to try smoking. However, the association between e-cigarette use among non-smokers and subsequent smoking remains unclear due to methodological limitations.
A major new study found that daily book reading by children improves their academic performance, with an average increase of 0.22 points on school tests. The study also discovered no significant benefits from reading newspapers, comics, or magazines.
A new study found that regular GP involvement in caring for children with life-limiting conditions can reduce hospital admissions by 15% and A+E visits by 5%. The research highlights the importance of improved communication and integrated care between paediatricians and GPs.
Young Indigenous people are being discouraged from getting routine STI screenings due to incorrect assumptions. This stigma can lead to poorer health outcomes, as it discourages them from reporting underlying infections. The median age for first-time sex is around 16 years old in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
A new study found that adolescents who spend more time sitting are at a greater risk of developing depression by age 18. The study suggests that even light physical activity, such as walking or doing chores, can reduce the risk of depressive symptoms by up to 10%.
A new study analyzed reading behavior on the digital platform Wattpad, finding that young people intensely engage with both popular and classic literature, but differ in their interaction styles. The research sheds light on the impact of social media on our understanding of culture and literary habits.
A new 10-week program called GripTape aims to help young people find their way in life. Researchers will examine its effectiveness and underlying mechanisms to clarify why it works for whom.
A special issue of Young explores how young people use music to express their feelings on the crisis, with studies focusing on feminist reggaeton in Spain and rap/mahragan in Egypt. The research shows how these genres have become politicized tools for subversive empowerment and resilience.
Experts analyzed impact of tobacco display ban on young people's attitudes to smoking, finding high retailer compliance and a positive influence. Recommendations include limiting retail outlet density and targeting schoolchildren with anti-smoking messages.
A new study by Flinders University finds that teenagers' online impulsivity is a significant risk factor for cybercrime. The internet's blurring of social boundaries encourages thrill-seeking behavior, which can lead to digital piracy, pornography, and hacking. The researchers suggest that policy interventions should take into account ...
A Yale-led team found that parental monitoring and teen awareness of their parents' attitudes on alcohol use can have life-saving effects. The study showed that teens who knew their parents disapproved of drinking were less likely to drive while impaired four years later.
Researchers found that adolescents who viewed their family as having a higher social status had better mental health and transitioned to adulthood more easily. The study controlled for factors like poverty and environmental influences.
A major new study found that around 15% of UK teenagers reported self-harm, with teenage girls being significantly more likely than boys. The study links poor mental health and wellbeing among 14-year-old girls to factors such as gender inequality and poverty.
A group of experts argue that knee-jerk vaping bans could do more harm than good, citing evidence supporting the use of nicotine vaping products as a harm-reduction tool. They call for regulatory measures to balance access with youth protection and surveillance systems to detect unanticipated harm.
Researchers have identified two brain networks that interact to increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. These networks involve alterations in structure, function, or biochemistry that lead to excessive negative thoughts and difficulties regulating emotions.
This observational study explored ethnic and racial differences between parents' educational attainment and young people's behavior, academic performance, and health outcomes. The study found associations between higher parental education levels and improved youth outcomes across various domains.
The study found that globally, in 2016, 81% of 11- to 17-year-old school students did not reach WHO recommendations for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The gap between boys' and girls' physical activity levels has grown, with more than 80% of girls being inactive.
Two new studies presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions found that frequent cannabis use among young people is linked to a higher risk of stroke and heart rhythm disturbances. Young users who smoked cigarettes or e-cigarettes were three times more likely to have a stroke compared to non-users.
A new study finds that adolescents experience mixed feelings about multitasking, with positive emotions increasing feelings of reward and pleasantness, but not reducing subsequent multitasking. Negative emotions have no effect on later actions.
A new study led by Swansea University reveals that girls are more likely than boys to be admitted to hospital after self-harming. The research found a significant gender disparity among 10-15 year olds, with three-quarters of girls in this age group being hospitalized compared to half of boys.
The Cool Science program is expanding its reach to other cities and towns in Massachusetts and Kansas, introducing it to young people and commuters, while also adding adult mentors. The program aims to study the effectiveness of using art to teach climate science and extreme weather events.
A recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that hostile and competitive personality traits are associated with an increased risk of drug consumption among young people. On the other hand, individuals with patient, less hostile, and non-competitive personalities have a lower likelihood of being drug users. ...
E-cigarette use among Canadian youth has increased significantly, with a threefold risk of starting cigarettes among nonsmokers aged 14-30 who try e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are unregulated devices with unknown long-term health risks and potentially serious pulmonary effects.
A new study evaluated the impact of a child CSE prevention program, My Life My Choice, on young teenagers. The results show that participants reported half as many episodes of sexually explicit behavior and were 24% less likely to experience dating abuse after completing the curriculum.
A study found that one-third of young children admitted to ICU for sepsis develop PTSD symptoms, with some persisting for years. Children with altered immune responses during ICU stay may be at higher risk.
A new study suggests that individual cigarette warnings could be an effective way to discourage smoking among young people and non-smokers. The innovative approach would make health messages more visible and prolonged throughout the consumption experience.
A new study reveals that young people aged 14-24 overwhelmingly support the right of transgender individuals to use the bathroom they feel most comfortable in. Contrary to current policies in many schools, youth respondents believe bathroom use is a personal and private decision, and a matter of equality, freedom, and human rights. Thi...
A study of 2,039 young people found that NPS users experienced significant mental health problems and physical issues, including heart and liver damage. The research also identified contributing risk factors such as family breakdown, trauma, and peer pressure, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address NPS use.
The study reveals that non-cognitive skills such as conscientiousness and self-esteem play a significant role in determining graduate earnings. Graduates from STEM subjects tend to earn more than those from Arts subjects, while those from elite institutions also have higher earning potential. The research emphasizes the importance of c...
New research from Penn State suggests that freedom songs sung by Black women helped empower them to lead others when formal leadership positions were unavailable. These songs, which originated in the 1920s or earlier, were altered to reflect the struggles of the time and became a powerful form of resistance.
A new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry has found that psychotherapy should be the first line of treatment for depression in young people. The study involved 153 participants aged 15-25 and found no significant differences in symptom improvement between those receiving cognitive behavioural therapy with or without fluoxetine.
A new study by the University of East Anglia found that foster carers of LGBTQ young people often lack knowledge, skills, and support to meet their needs. This can lead to negative attitudes and approaches going unchallenged, causing harm to the young people in care.
A new study found that only half of 11-19 year old drinkers in the UK recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging, despite being a crucial target market for this information. The research highlights the need for effective labelling and regulation to reduce alcohol-related harm among young people.
A Canadian study reveals a dramatic increase in emergency department visits related to alcohol consumption among young adults. The research found that the number of ED visits for alcohol-related issues skyrocketed by 175% in people aged 25-29, with women being more likely to visit due to binge drinking. The study also highlights dispro...
A new study found that certain types of stores, such as tobacco shops and those with heavy advertising, are more likely to sell tobacco to young adults without checking their age. This has implications for Tobacco 21 enforcement, suggesting targeted outreach and monitoring may be beneficial.
Recent US data shows a significant increase in suicide rates among adolescents (15-19) and young adults (20-24), with a 11.8 per 100,000 rate in 2017, up from 8 in 2000.
A recent study by the Centre for Substance Use Research found that approximately 45.5% of 15-17 year olds in the US had heard or seen a JUUL, while 7.6% had used one in the past and 4.0% within the last 30 days. The research suggests that JUUL use is less prevalent amongst young people than previously thought.
A new study found that rates of non-suicidal self-harm (NSSH) in England grew from 2% to 6% between 2000 and 2014. Despite this increase, only a small proportion of those who engage in NSSH receive medical or psychological support.
A study by the European GEMM Project found worrying levels of discrimination against young people with immigrant parents in five European countries. The research analyzed data from over 19,000 companies and compared responses to candidates with identical CVs but different parental backgrounds.
A new study analyzing online survey data from US adults aged 18-29 found that more than half reported emotional distress after viewing self-harm content, while nearly a third said they performed similar behavior. Exposure to such content was also linked to higher suicidal ideation and risk for suicide.
A systematic review found CBT to be effective in improving the mental health of children with long-term physical conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, chronic pain, and epilepsy. The study also highlighted the importance of building supportive relationships and considering a range of needs in treatment plans.
A University of Stirling study found that the UK's tobacco display ban has reduced smoking susceptibility among 11-16 year olds, making cigarettes seem unappealing and unacceptable. The ban also led to a decrease in cigarette brand awareness, with 90% of young never smokers supporting the policy.
Researchers found that heated political discourse over proposed laws involving marginalized groups, such as LGBT people, contributes to an increase in bullying linked to students' identity in schools. Campuses with Gay Straight Alliance clubs experienced lower rates of homophobic bullying.
A small study found that teenagers' fear of being seen while seeking sexual health advice online is a significant barrier to accessing reliable information. The researchers call for more sensitive and user-friendly digital content to address this issue.
A new study by the University of Stirling has identified a silence around suicidality among children and young people, with many feeling they cannot access help or are not listened to by healthcare professionals. The research emphasizes the importance of using explicit language, such as 'suicide,' in mental health conversations.
Research published in Tobacco Control found that e-cigarette growth between 2011 and 2015 was not associated with the 'renormalisation' of smoking among teens. favourable perceptions of regular smoking also fell at a faster rate after e-cigarettes proliferated.
Increasing the legal age for tobacco purchase would protect younger children from exposure to older pupils who smoke and remove a potential source of supply within schools. A 'polluter pays' tax and other measures, such as retail licensing schemes and mass media education campaigns, could also help reduce smoking rates among young people
A new study reveals that children who have trouble processing their trauma and perceive their symptoms as a sign of something seriously wrong are more likely to develop PTSD. The research found that deliberate attempts to process the trauma can actually worsen PTSD in children.
Research reveals most youth start smoking first, then vape; those who use both face unique challenges in quitting. Study highlights need for acknowledging harm reduction strategies to prevent nicotine addiction.
A study by the University of Bristol found that non-suicidal self-harm, cannabis use, and exposure to self-harm in friends or family were key predictors of future suicide attempts. The study followed 310 adolescents with suicidal thoughts over five years and found that one in five attempted suicide.
A large observational study published in BMJ Open found that medium to high awareness of alcohol marketing among UK teens is linked to increased consumption and a greater probability of 'higher risk' drinking. Ownership of branded merchandise is also associated with future intentions to try alcohol, particularly among never drinkers.
A new paper reviews key theories and methods to study puberty, highlighting its importance in understanding adolescent development and welfare. The review emphasizes the need to integrate sociological and psychological impacts into research models, as current approaches focus solely on biological processes.
A landmark study found that high awareness of alcohol marketing is associated with increased and higher-risk consumption in young people. Young people who own alcohol-branded merchandise are also more susceptible to drinking, regardless of their previous drinking habits.
A longitudinal study by psychologists at the University of Jena found that proximity to emotionally important people is crucial for creating a strong regional identity. The research suggests that moving away from such social contacts can lead to dissatisfaction and a loss of sense of belonging.
A study by Ohio State University found that fake warnings in e-cigarette ads, similar to those recently banned by the FDA, stick with kids and desensitize them to real health warnings. The research used fake ads with 'flavor' or 'less harmful' messages and found they were more memorable than actual warnings.