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The Incomplete Research On Teens and Social Media
March 31, 2023NSCA member Jacqueline Nesi talks about what the data on youth and social media really tell us about the risks but also about benefits of online spaces for young people.
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January 17, 2023: New Guides Help Organizations Build Effective Youth Engagement Programs
August 16, 2021: New Report Examines Intersection of Anti-Black Racism on Youth Development
November 30, 2020: Center for the Developing Adolescent Announces New Advisory Board Members
October 1, 2020: Center for the Developing Adolescent Announces New Leadership
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A Sense of Purpose May Have Significant Impact on Teens’ Emotional Well-being
February 13, 2023A study of more than 200 teens co-authored by NSCA member Prof. Anthony Burrow found that young people feel more positive and have a greater sense life satisfaction on days when they feel more purposeful.
Opinion: Let’s Help Our Middle Schoolers Learn from Their Digital Worlds
January 17, 2023Prof. Candice Odgers and Prof. Jacqueline Nesi, two of the authors of the recent National Scientific Council on Adolescence report on youth and digital technology, write about how the online world could support healthy development for early adolescents.
Social Media Use Is Linked to Brain Changes in Teens, Research Finds
January 3, 2023CDA Co-Executive Director Adriana Galván and NSCA Co-Director Jennifer Pfeifer talk with New York Times reporter Ellen Barry to give context to a new study on youth and social media use.
As Teen Loneliness Rates Soar, Schools May Be Making It Worse, Scientists Say
November 9, 2022Our Co-Executive Director Andrew Fuligni, PhD, talked with Newsweek reporter Adam Piore about the importance of social connection and belonging in the middle school and high school years.
The Story We’re Telling About Youth Mental Health is Hurting Our Kids
October 28, 2022Our Co-Executive Director Andrew Fuligni and FrameWorks Institute CEO Nat Kendall-Taylor explain why the crisis story of youth mental health may be backfiring. “Ultimately, we need stories about what facilitates mental health and wellbeing, not just what threatens it,” they write.
Young People Need Experiences that Boost Their Mental Health
October 10, 2022In this Comment for Nature, Andrew Fuligni and Adriana Galván explain how policymakers, schools, counselors, and parents can draw on the research into adolescent development to support youth wellbeing.
Can Smartphones Help Predict Suicide?
September 30, 2022New York Times reporter Ellen Barry talked with NSCA member Dr. Nick Allen and other researchers about the promise and challenges of using digital technology to prevent suicide attempts.
Your Direction: Interview with Dr. Andrew Fuligni
September 16, 2022Our Co-Executive Director Dr. Andrew Fuligni talked about young people developing a sense of purpose through contribution on the Your Direction podcast, hosted by Dr. Patrick Hill and NSCA member Dr. Tony Burrow.
What’s the right age to get a smartphone?
September 14, 2022NSCA member Dr. Candice Odgers talked with reporter Kelly Oakes about what research says about adolescents and smart phones.