Entries by Rachel Kallus

The Importance of Closeness: New Study Explores Differential Roles for Parents in Adolescent Emotional Stability

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Chiang, S.-C., Bai, S., Mak, H. W., & Fosco, G. M. (2024). Dynamic characteristics of parent-adolescent closeness: Predicting adolescent emotion dysregulation. Family Process, 00, 1–15.  Introduction Adolescence is a formative period of heightened sensitivity to emotional challenges, where the stability and closeness of parent-adolescent relationships often act as protective factors against emotion dysregulation. In this […]

Mentoring on Their Terms: Balancing Connection and Goal-Setting for Young Adults

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Schenk, L., Sentse, M., Lenkens, M., Nagelhout, G. E., Engbersen, G., & Severiens, S. (2020). Instrumental mentoring for young adults: A multi-method study. Journal of Adolescent Research, 36(4), 398–424. https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558420979123 Introduction Schenk et al. (2020) investigate the role of closeness in instrumental mentoring for young adults, a mentoring approach focused on goal-setting and practical support […]

Building Connections: The Role of Relationships in the Mental Health of Marginalized Youth

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Sapiro, B., & Ward, A. (2020). Marginalized youth, mental health, and connection with others: A review of the literature. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 37(3), 343–357.  Introduction Marginalized youth often experience relational difficulties that can exacerbate mental health issues. Sapiro and Ward emphasize the importance of interpersonal connections as a developmental resource, highlighting that […]