Article
Psychology, Developmental
Negin A. Riazi, Jessica Goddard, Sarah Lappin, Valerie Michaelson, Terrance J. Wade, Karen A. Patte
Summary: This study aimed to learn directly from youth about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on secondary school policies and protocols. Interviews with Canadian youth aged 13-18 years old revealed challenges related to lack of communication and consultation, shifts between different school modalities, loss of extracurricular opportunities, and a need for mental health support. The participants emphasized the importance of including youth in decision-making processes to uphold their rights, support healthy development, and ensure effective policies and protocols, which were lacking during the pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Nazmus Saquib, Juliann Saquib, Abdullah Alsalhi, Michelle Colder Carras, Alain B. Labrique, Abdullah Murhaf Al-Khani, Amjad Chamsi Basha, Abdulrahman Almazrou
Summary: This study assessed the family correlates of problematic Internet use (PIU) in Saudi adolescents using a nationally representative sample. The results showed that low socioeconomic status, low family harmony, lack of parental restriction/supervision, and heavy Internet use by siblings were significantly associated with PIU. The prevalence of PIU among Saudi adolescents was high, suggesting the need for interventions targeting the identified family risk factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sonia Carcelen-Garcia, Maria Jose Narros-Gonzalez, Maria Galmes-Cerezo
Summary: This study examined the relationship between sociodemographic factors and young people's online activities. It found that gender and age can affect digital vulnerability and participation in different online activities. Young women tend to engage in online shopping and gaming, but their emotional experiences increase the risk. Younger men are more likely to participate in safer gaming activities, while older men tend to engage in riskier activities such as betting and gambling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Zamira Hyseni Duraku, Jon Konjufca, Linda Hoxha, Arte Blakaj, Blerine Bytyqi, Erona Mjekiqi, Shkurte Bajgora
Summary: A pilot study found that mindfulness training is effective in reducing test anxiety among lower secondary school children in STEM-related disciplines. The training helped students to calm down, reduce academic anxiety, and increase self-esteem. Mindfulness training can be easily incorporated into classroom pedagogy as a stress-reduction strategy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Mian Muhammad Ahmad Iqbal, Qaisar Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Saud, Nadir Hayat
Summary: Social capital is a valuable asset in community psychology, with various components such as trust and reciprocity contributing to positive functioning of youth in society. This research explores the association between different components of social capital and happiness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Md. Khalid Hasan, Helal Uddin, Tahmina Bintay Younos, Nur A. Habiba Mukta, Dilara Zahid
Summary: Using data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), researchers analyzed 7562 adolescent data from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to examine the prevalence and associated factors of school truancy among adolescents. The prevalence of school truancy was 26.6%, with the highest rates in Bangladesh (37%), followed by Pakistan (24.7%), and Afghanistan (14.7%). Male adolescents had a higher risk of truancy than female respondents, and factors such as age, bullying, injuries, and household food insecurity also increased the risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Gretta Mohan
Summary: The internet allows for social interactions to develop online and potentially transition into offline meetings. However, concerns over safety and privacy highlight the importance of studying this modern-day phenomenon. A study of young adults in Ireland shows that one-third of participants reported meeting someone they initially encountered online. Factors such as personality traits, internet usage, sexual orientation, dating app usage, and early exposure to technology were found to be associated with online-to-offline encounters. Policy considerations include the need for education in e-safety and cyber safety awareness, particularly for marginalized communities like the LGBT community.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Pia Kiikeri, Satu Uusiautti, Sirpa Purtilo-Nieminen
Summary: This study examines the joy of studying in online learning environments as perceived by students in Finnish VET institutions. Through a survey and thematic interviews, the study reveals students' experiences of joy in practical learning, independent learning, collaborative learning, and working life-oriented learning online. The research provides a profound understanding of the joy of learning in different online environments, which can contribute to the development of student-centered teaching and learning in VET.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Emma Carter, Pui Ki Patricia Kwok, Lydie Shima, Nidhi Singal
Summary: This study comprehensively explored the values that Rwandan secondary school students placed on a "good" teacher. The findings revealed that students emphasized the importance of teacher disposition, responsible behaviors, and positive teacher-student relationships. Additionally, holistic learning that incorporates positive values and the cognitive and affective influence on students was also highly valued. These results have significant implications for teacher professional development and policy-making that cater to students' contextualized preferences.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Jasmine Arora, V. Vineeth Kumar
Summary: The present study examined the relationship between trait emotional intelligence (Trait EI), coping styles, and adolescent stress. The findings revealed a significant association between Trait EI, coping styles, and adolescent stress. The study also showed that emotion-oriented coping style partially mediated the relationship between Trait EI and adolescent stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Romain Brisson, Felipe G. Mendes, Carolina Catunda
Summary: Research on gender differences in adolescents' life satisfaction in Luxembourg has found that boys consistently report higher life satisfaction than girls over time. However, gender does not predict life satisfaction when controlling for other factors, and most predictors of life satisfaction do not vary by gender.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Susana K. Lingan-Huaman, Dayana Charun-Puemape, Milady Pajuelo-Almiron, Ronald Castillo-Blanco
Summary: This study evaluates the utility of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen for Peruvian adolescents through the evaluation of its psychometric properties, including its factorial structure, measurement invariance according to gender and age group, and reliability. The results showed that the 11-item version of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen is a measure with adequate psychometric properties, reliable and useful for the study of Peruvian adolescents. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are then discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Elinor Parrott, Martha Lomeli-Rodriguez, Emily-Marie Pacheco, Alfi Rahman, Yulia Direzkia, Helene Joffe
Summary: Disasters can have negative psychological and social outcomes for adolescents. Schools and teachers can help mitigate these risks and promote resilience. However, research often overlooks the perspectives of students, particularly marginalized populations. This study examines how Indonesian adolescents perceive the role of schools and teachers after a major disaster, finding that schools can serve as both a space for recovery and a source of risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Lamees Abdullah Mohammed Ali, Salma M. Khaled, Nour Waleed Zuhair Alhussaini, Manar E. Abdel-Rahman
Summary: This study examines the impact of information sources on behaviour change related to physical activity among Qatari adolescents. The findings suggest that using interpersonal and online sources of information significantly increases the likelihood of attempting to change PA behaviour.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Madison Stephens, Eleanor Keiller, Maev Conneely, Paul Heritage, Mariana Steffen, Victoria Jane Bird
Summary: Photovoice is a research method that can change perceptions of mental health, but there is a lack of evidence on its use among adolescents. This review explored Photovoice studies on adolescent mental health and found limited quality. Photovoice was identified as a flexible and emerging method, with key themes including coping, resilience, self-beliefs, family, friends, safety, socioeconomic status and treatment. This review is the first of its kind and provides insights for future development of Photovoice studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Beatriz Feijoo, Charo Sadaba, Luisa Zozaya
Summary: Social networks are a common source of health information, but they can also disseminate false information, especially to underage audiences. This study aimed to explore the resources and capabilities adolescents have to deal with erroneous health content on TikTok. Interviews with 40 participants were conducted, including parents, revealing a common practice of distrusting online content among both adults and minors. While adolescents sought entertainment in the content, parents doubted their ability to recognize false information.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Tracy Dearth-Wesley, Allison N. Herman, Robert C. Whitaker
Summary: Addressing worldwide declines in adolescents' school belonging requires identifying factors to target in reversing this trend. We hypothesized that adolescents with higher levels of teacher connection and perspective-taking would have greater school belonging and that the joint association of both factors with school belonging would be more than additive. Efforts to increase teacher connection and perspective-taking could improve school belonging.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Marta Anson, Ksenia Eritsyan
Summary: The study examines the impact of youth's prosocial, self-interested, and controlled motivations on their compliance with recommended protective behavior during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using structural equation modeling, the researchers analyze self-reported data from 1,265 undergraduate students to test the relationships between awareness of COVID-19 cases in social networks, risk perception, motivation, and behavior. The findings show that both prosocial and self-interested motivations have equal strength in predicting young people's behavior, while controlled motivation has no association. The presence of COVID-19 cases in social networks can differently affect risk perception and motivation to comply with protective measures. Awareness of severe consequences positively influences motivation, while awareness of mild cases decreases perceived severity of the disease.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Simon C. Hunter, Rebecca Seth, Stephen Houghton, David Lawrence, Corinne Zadow, Michael Rosenberg, Lisa Wood, Pamela Qualter, Trevor Shilton
Summary: The trajectories of changes in loneliness have significant effects on the mental health and well-being of adolescents.
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Shurong Lu, Laura M. Hart, Anthony F. Jorm, Karen Gregg, Amy J. Morgan
Summary: This study investigated the associations between mental health first aid intentions and supportive behaviors among adolescents. The findings suggest that adolescents' first aid intentions can predict their helping behaviors, thus supporting the notion that training programs that improve adolescents' first aid intentions have the potential to translate into actual actions.
SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
