Self-reported data from 120,000 English 15-year-olds about their usage of digital devices prompted the researchers to conclude that “moderate engagement in digital activities is not harmful.” While this concrete evidence is helpful, more work is needed to fully understand the effects of digital screen time on children.
Perseverance, emotional competence, goal-setting, and many other non-cognitive skills play a key role in helping young people succeed in school, the workplace, and beyond.
This research summary outlines the key factors of positive youth mental health that can help young people strengthen their coping skills in stressful situations.
This study explores how early gender stereotypes take hold and suggests that they may have a lifelong impact on girls. The researchers emphasize that more work is needed to build on their findings.
This Canadian report summarizes research on youth development in community-based sport or physical activity programs and offers best practices for youth development in these contexts.
According to this behavioral psychology research, student achievement increases when white teachers model and encourage microaffirmations, defined as “overtly welcoming interactions between students of different races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.”
Academic Parent–Teacher Teams can help to engage families in their children’s learning by providing targeted strategies and resources that parents can use to reinforce academic goals.
Youth Development Today is a monthly newsletter focused on youth well-being and student success. Each issue features 5 to 10 current resources on youth development, and offers a healthy mix of academic research, practice-based insights, and grey literature.