When social emotional development has proceeded well, children develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making at school, at home, and in the…
Child and Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
They say that sharing secrets is vital for their mental health, yet they struggle to keep such friendships as pressures to “man up” intensify. “We…
Professor Niobe WayMay 2017
A combination of parental warmth and strong parental supervision reduces the link in first-time male young offenders between a lack of remorse, guilt and empathy…
The EditorJanuary 2017
Research shows low-cost, effective way for teenagers to run campaigns against bullying. Socially influential pupils can dramatically cut teenage school conflict and bullying by working…
Jack O'SullivanOctober 2016
A study of 702 11- to 19-year-olds in Southern California investigated what factors might encourage them to get involved in civic activity - defined as…
The EditorOctober 2016
Targeting prevention efforts at the entire peer group supports expression of anti-bullying attitudes and makes it harder for bullying to carry on. Schools’ anti-bullying strategies…
Dr Silja SaarentoDecember 2015
Teenage risk taking and the social influence of friends may reflect maturing of the adolescent brain
Why do some adolescents take risks around dangerous driving, sexual behaviour and alcohol, yet shrink from taking a chance when it’s time to ask questions…
Professor Sarah-Jayne BlakemoreOctober 2014
