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Purpose in Adolescence

Research Facts and Findings

Anthony L. Burrow, Rachel Sumner, and Melanie Netter

2014

In this article, the authors examine evidence that purpose is an important resource that adolescents can use to successfully navigate challenges and even thrive.

Additional Keywords

positive youth development, adolescent development

Challenging Casanova: Moving beyond the notion that "all boys want sex"

Practice Matters

Andrew Smiler

2013

Most guys aren't promiscuous, but the damaging image of the "player" is embedded in our culture. In this article, Andrew Smiler discusses how parents and youth workers can help boys learn to resist the stereotype.

Additional Keywords

adolescent development, boys, males, relationships, sexual development

Young Men's Sexuality: What's Typical?

Research Facts and Findings

Andrew Smiler

2013

American culture conceptualizes young men's sexuality as ever-present, indiscriminate, and barely controlled. Yet the research tells us that most guys aren't promiscuous and don't see themselves as players.

Additional Keywords

adolescent development, boys, males, relationships

Adolescent Risk Taking

Jutta Dotterweich

2012

Developed for community educators, this presentation may be used to provide information on adolescent development and risk taking to parents, youth workers, and other sectors. The talk can be tailored to the target audience. Notes are included.

Additional Keywords

adolescents, stages of adolescence, teenagers, teens, tools

A New Vision for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Research Facts and Findings

John Santelli and Amy Schalet

2009

Why are U.S. teens far more likely than teens in the Netherlands to give birth? In this article, the authors review historical and cultural contexts — particularly adult attitudes toward adolescent sexuality — to point us toward healthier outcomes.

Additional Keywords

adolescent sexual health, SRH, adolescent sexuality, teen sexuality, adolescent development, romantic relationships, teen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, STDs, STIs, STD/HIV, STI/HIV, adolescent development, parents, parent-child communication, family, families, family communication, John S. Santelli, Europe, European approaches, sexuality information and education, sex education, sexual health education, protective factors

Growing Up Transgender: Research and Theory

Research Facts and Findings

Seth T. Pardo

2008

This issue of Research Facts and Findings introduces current research and theory on transgender identity formation.

Additional Keywords

transgender youth, trans youth, adolescent development, sexual minorities, gender

Mental Illness and Mental Health in Adolescence

Research Facts and Findings

Janis Whitlock and Karen Schantz

2008

This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to mental health with a focus on definition, assessment, and mental health disorders, then offers perspective on promoting positive mental health and protecting against mental health disorders.

Additional Keywords

adolescent development, health and wellness

Adolescents and Risk: Helping Young People Make Better Choices

Research Facts and Findings

Eric Wargo

2007

Drawing on the research of Valerie Reyna and colleagues, this article explores how adolescents consider risk, offering suggestions for new intervention strategies.

Additional Keywords

risk behaviors, brain development, adolescent development, adolescence, adolescent brain, pregnancy prevention, health, teen growth, adolescent growth, teenage brain development, teen brain development, risky behaviors, brain development in teenagers

Positive Youth Development Resource Manual

Jutta Dotterweich

2006

Intended for use in educating community groups about positive youth development, this training manual includes lesson plans/facilitation tips, activities, handouts, brief presentations and other resources.

Additional Keywords

positive youth development principles, community youth development, strength-based approach, strengths-based approach, strength based approach, strengths based approach, collaboration, youth-adult partnership, youth engagement, youth voice, youth involvement, community involvement, community engagement, assets, asset-building, tools, adolescence, adolescent development

Stages of Adolescent Development (summary chart)

2006

This chart summarizes the stages of adolescent development.

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adolescence, puberty, youth development, teenagers, teens, adolescent growth, teenage growth, teen growth