Results: 32
Research Facts and Findings
Mary Maley
2012
How can communities respond to the problem of obesity among adolescents? By shifting the primary focus from individual responsibility to community change, ecological models offer a promising approach.
Additional Keywords
adolescent health, overweight, eating, physical activity, nutrition, sports
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Karen Schantz
2012
This article outlines the complex relationship between adolescent substance use and sexual risk taking as it is currently understood.
Additional Keywords
multiple risks, risky behaviors, risk factors, protective factors, drug abuse, prevention
PDF (404K)
Research Facts and Findings
Jessica M. Sales and Ralph J. DiClemente
2010
Why are STI rates so high among adolescents? What strategies can program providers use to help adolescents reduce their risk? Sales and DiClemente explore these questions, summarizing results from their systematic review of prevention programs.
Additional Keywords
adolescent sexual health, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, STDs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, risk behaviors, risky behaviors, program effectiveness, program development, program strategies, evidence-based programs, EBP, science-based programs, research-based programs, practice, best practices, clinical services, sexuality information and education, sex education, sexual health education, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum
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Research Facts and Findings
Janis Whitlock
2009
This Research Facts and Findings article and narrated presentation offer a brief overview of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and provide starting points for proactively addressing and responding to NSSI among adolescents.
Additional Keywords
risk behaviors, risky behaviors, mental health, self-injurious behaviors, self injury, non-suicidal self injury, self harm, self-harm
PDF (572K)
Narrated Presentation (15 minutes)
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
PDF (778K)
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
PDF (415K)
Research Facts and Findings
Seth T. Pardo and Karen Schantz
2008
This article provides an introduction to the pressures transgender youth face each day, and suggests ways to create environments that encourage resilience for trans youth.
Additional Keywords
program development, program planning, program strategies, sexual minorities, gender
PDF (344K)
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
PDF (400K)
Research Facts and Findings
Karen Schantz and Nathalie Louge
2008
This article provides an overview of service-learning, including a summary of benefits to youth, and principles to guide the design of service-learning programs.
Additional Keywords
best practices, service learning, positive youth development, community service, schools, program planning, program strategies, program development, youth engagement
PDF (364K)
Research Facts and Findings
Sarah Sorensen
2007
This article discusses the importance of romantic relationships to youth, including the benefits of healthy relationships, the risks romantic relationships may pose, and the need for adults to support young people in developing healthy relationships.
Additional Keywords
adolescence, adolescent development, youth development, teen sexuality, adolescent sexuality, sexual health, teen dating, adolescent dating, adolescent relationships, peers, peer relationships, healthy relationships, love, romance, risk behaviors, risky behaviors, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, teenagers, teens
PDF (128K)