A summary of research from psychology, sociology and other fields as it relates to youth mentoring.
Fleischer, L. (2010). Developing emotional literacy: Transition planning for youth at risk. Reclaiming Children & Youth, 19 (1), 50-53.
Summarized by UMass Boston doctoral student Laura Yovienne.
Problem:
Transitioning from high school to the “real world” can be a … Read the rest
When children expect aggression from others, it may cause them to be overly aggressive themselves, a new study finds.
While the pattern is more common in some cultures than others, a four-year longitudinal study involving 1,299 children and their parents … Read the rest
Posted by Jonathan McVerry-Penn State
A new study shows that adolescent girls who experienced maltreatment in the past year and were willing to talk about their painful experiences and their thoughts and emotions were less likely to have PTSD symptoms … Read the rest
Posted in American Psychological Association
As if college were not difficult enough, more than one-third of first-year university students in eight industrialized countries around the globe report symptoms consistent with a diagnosable mental health disorder, according to research published by … Read the rest
Spurgin, E. (2012). , Hey, How did I become a Role Model? Privacy and the Extent of Role-Model Obligations, Journal of Applied Philosophy.
Young people should learn that Phelps is a proper role model when it comes to swimming, but … Read the rest
McDonough, M. H., Ullrich-French, S., & McDavid, M. L. (2018). Helping kids connect: Participant and staff perspectives on facilitating social relationships in a physical activity-based positive youth development program for youth from low-income families. Sport, Exercise, And Performance Psychology, … Read the rest
Posted by Jim Barlow, Futurity.org
Most teens have behavioral brakes, and use them, to keep risk-taking experiments and impulsive behavior in check, a new study reports.
The study, which appears in Journal of Youth and Adolescence, finds that only … Read the rest
Posted by Alex Shaskevitch, Futurity.org
Saying something like “girls are as good as boys at math” might come with good intentions and the intent to encourage, but it can backfire, according to new paper.
Although well-meaning, the statement, which parents … Read the rest
Posted by Katherine Gombay, futurity.org
As little as a single 15-minute bout of cardiovascular exercise increases brain connectivity and efficiency, according to new research.
If you want to learn to walk a tightrope, for example, it’s a good idea to … Read the rest
Introduction: The idea of attachment, an enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space (Ainsworth, 1973;Bowlby, 1969), has long been studied and related to various psychological outcomes. How do differences in … Read the rest
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