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Journal of Research on Adolescence :... Dec 2023This research examined associations between dating and number of friends for rural adolescents with same-sex and other-sex dating partners using longitudinal sociometric...
This research examined associations between dating and number of friends for rural adolescents with same-sex and other-sex dating partners using longitudinal sociometric data (N = 2826; 55% female, 87% White, mean age = 14 at baseline). In multilevel models assessing within-person change, boys gained female friends when they were in same-sex romantic relationships, compared to when they were single. In contrast, girls in same-sex relationships lost female friends and gained male friends. Adolescents in other-sex romantic relationships gained same-sex friends compared to when they were single. Results advance understanding of adolescent social and sexual development, suggesting that sexual minority adolescents find allies when dating but may struggle to maintain same-sex friendships.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Male; Female; Friends; Interpersonal Relations; Sexual Partners; Adolescent Behavior; Sex Factors
PubMed: 37211755
DOI: 10.1111/jora.12865 -
Journal of Youth and Adolescence Aug 2023It is well established that parenting bears a strong link with the development of personality traits among adolescents. However, studies that examine the reciprocal...
It is well established that parenting bears a strong link with the development of personality traits among adolescents. However, studies that examine the reciprocal associations between changes in parenting and the Big Two personality traits (i.e., extraversion and neuroticism) of adolescence are lacking. The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal transactional links between three dimensions of parenting (i.e., parental support, psychological control, and harsh punishment) and the Big Two personality traits during early adolescence. The study applied a four-wave longitudinal approach with each wave being 12 months apart. Participants were 3307 Chinese youth (43.6% girls, M = 11.30 years, SD = 0.24). The results of cross-lagged panel modeling supported the significant bidirectional relations between these three parenting practices and adolescent extraversion and neuroticism at the between-family level. The within-person level analysis of random intercept cross-lagged panel modeling found that parental harsh punishment significantly predicted youth neuroticism (but not vice versa) and psychological control significantly predicted both extraversion (but not vice versa) and neuroticism (and vice versa). Sex differences were observed in the bidirectional relation between harsh punishment and neuroticism at the between-family level and in the longitudinal relation between psychological control and neuroticism at the within-family level. These results suggest that the linkages between parenting and adolescent personality traits can be understood to be advanced by both the between-family and within-family approaches that may provide greater support for causal inferences.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Male; Female; Child; Parenting; Neuroticism; Parents; Personality
PubMed: 37253864
DOI: 10.1007/s10964-023-01795-6 -
Current Opinion in Psychology Aug 2023Restorative sleep is a fundamental component of adolescent wellbeing, and the COVID-19 pandemic presented both challenges and opportunities for adolescents' sleep. In... (Review)
Review
Restorative sleep is a fundamental component of adolescent wellbeing, and the COVID-19 pandemic presented both challenges and opportunities for adolescents' sleep. In this review, we synthesize emergent themes from the growing scientific evidence for the impact of the pandemic on adolescent sleep behavior across different stages of the pandemic and in different locations around the world. We also highlight the ways in which COVID-19 shaped sleep patterns among college students-a subgroup of adolescents transitioning to emerging adulthood that were particularly impacted by the shift to remote learning. Finally, we discuss variations in the impact according to several potential moderating factors in adolescents' lives and point to areas that require additional longitudinal research.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Adult; COVID-19; Pandemics; Adolescent Behavior; Learning; Sleep
PubMed: 37454639
DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101648 -
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie Nov 2023Communicative impairments during adolescence pose a serious barrier to participation and personality development. The article summarizes relevant disorders of language...
Communicative impairments during adolescence pose a serious barrier to participation and personality development. The article summarizes relevant disorders of language and hearing in this vulnerable phase of life. A case study exemplifies challenges and potentials in the clinical practice with adolescent patients.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Hearing Disorders; Communication Disorders; Language; Hearing; Hearing Tests
PubMed: 37918384
DOI: 10.1055/a-2144-4018 -
The Journal of Adolescent Health :... Nov 2023To investigate the relationship between participation in physical education lessons (PELs), i.e., minutes or frequency per week, and meeting the 24-hour movement...
PURPOSE
To investigate the relationship between participation in physical education lessons (PELs), i.e., minutes or frequency per week, and meeting the 24-hour movement guidelines (i.e., physical activity, screen time, and sleep duration) during adolescence (12-17 years old) and adulthood (33-39 years old).
METHODS
We analyzed data from individuals who participated in Waves I (1994-1995) and V (2016-2018) of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. We determined total weekly minutes of PELs and PELs participation by asking how many days adolescents attended PELs in an average week at school, with three possible responses as follows: 0, 1-4, or 5 days/week. Movement behaviors were assessed through self-completed questionnaires in both waves.
RESULTS
Daily PELs participation during adolescence was related to higher odds of meeting five of more weekly sessions of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and all three guidelines in both sexes compared with adolescents who reported no days of PELs per week (men: incidence rate ratio [IRR] = 1.70, 95% CI 1.02-3.12; women: IRR = 3.81, 95% CI 1.65-8.77). Additionally, each additional weekly hour of PELs increased the likelihood of meeting all three recommendations (men: IRR = 1.11, 95% CI 1.05-1.35; women: IRR = 1.67, 95% CI 1.27-2.24). During adulthood, daily PELs was also related to a higher likelihood of meeting all three recommendations in both sexes (men: IRR = 1.04, 95% CI 1.01-1.07; women: IRR = 1.07, 95% CI 1.00-1.11). Each additional weekly hour of PELs increased the odds of meeting all three recommendations (men: IRR = 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.05; women: IRR = 1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.06).
DISCUSSION
Daily PELs attendance was linked to healthy movement behaviors during adolescence, and these benefits could extend into adulthood.
Topics: Male; Humans; Adolescent; Female; Child; Adult; Longitudinal Studies; Physical Education and Training; Sedentary Behavior; Sleep; Health Behavior
PubMed: 37610389
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.06.014 -
Cancer Apr 2024Adolescence and young adulthood are times of growth and change. For adolescents and young adults (AYAs) who are diagnosed with cancer, the demands of illness may... (Review)
Review
Adolescence and young adulthood are times of growth and change. For adolescents and young adults (AYAs) who are diagnosed with cancer, the demands of illness may compound normal developmental challenges and adversely affect physical, emotional, and social health. Nevertheless, AYAs have a tremendous capacity for psychosocial adaptation and resilience. Informed by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, observational studies in AYA oncology suggest consistent individual, social, and existential resources that may promote resilience. To date, few interventions have been designed to examine whether resilience can be taught and whether doing so affects patient-centered outcomes. Findings point to the potential value of multicomponent programs that include various skills-building strategies, such as stress management, mindfulness, gratitude, and positive reappraisal coping, among others. New research directions include the need to evaluate delivery strategies to enhance participant adherence and retention (e.g., eHealth modalities, optimization studies) and to examine program effectiveness in community-based oncology practices (e.g., less resource-rich settings in which most AYAs receive care). Ultimately, this scholarship may inform, refine, and strengthen intervention science in resilience more broadly.
Topics: Young Adult; Humans; Adolescent; Adult; Resilience, Psychological; Neoplasms; Mindfulness; Coping Skills; Emotions
PubMed: 38163249
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35182 -
The American Journal of Occupational... Nov 2023Mindsets are personal beliefs that one's abilities and personality traits can be improved and modified through education and effort. It is known that mindsets contribute...
IMPORTANCE
Mindsets are personal beliefs that one's abilities and personality traits can be improved and modified through education and effort. It is known that mindsets contribute to behavior and achievements; however, research on mindsets in the context of participation is still lacking.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the correlations between mindsets and dimensions of participation among healthy adolescents and to explore the unique contribution of mindsets to the total explained variance of adolescents' participation diversity, frequency, independence, enjoyment, and satisfaction.
DESIGN
Cross-sectional.
SETTING
Community in Israel.
PARTICIPANTS
Healthy adolescents (N = 115; 63 females, 52 males) ages 11 to 16 yr (M age = 13.77, SD = 1.22) and their parents.
OUTCOMES AND MEASURES
The Mindset and Perseverance Questionnaire was used to assess mindsets regarding intelligence, emotions and behavior, and perseverance. The Adolescence Participation Questionnaire was used to assess participation in daily activities.
RESULTS
Mindset regarding emotions, behavior, and perseverance was positively and moderately associated with all participation measures aside from diversity. Mindset regarding intelligence was not associated with participation. The regression analysis indicates that the explanatory variables had a significant modest contribution of 6% to 13% to the total explained variance in adolescents' participation frequency, independence, and enjoyment. Of note, mindset regarding perseverance was found to be the main predictor.
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE
Mindsets and participation are correlated. Beliefs regarding perseverance and effort contribute significantly to various dimensions of adolescents' participation. Occupational therapy practitioners may find growth mindset theory capable of enriching interventions aimed at promoting adolescents' optimal participation. What This Article Adds: This is the first study to assess adolescents' mindset in the context of their participation. The findings demonstrate the significant contribution of mindsets regarding perseverance, effort, emotions, and behavior to participation in everyday activities among healthy adolescents. The findings can be incorporated into interventions aimed at promoting adolescents' optimal participation.
Topics: Female; Male; Humans; Adolescent; Cross-Sectional Studies; Pleasure; Emotions; Educational Status; Israel
PubMed: 37943368
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2023.050297 -
The Journal of Adolescent Health :... Apr 2024This study aimed to examine patterns of well-being across developmental stages and patterns of inequality in well-being among young adults and adolescents. Well-being...
PURPOSE
This study aimed to examine patterns of well-being across developmental stages and patterns of inequality in well-being among young adults and adolescents. Well-being exists when adolescents and young adults thrive and can achieve their full potential.
METHODS
We used individual-level survey data from the Gallup World Poll from 164 countries between 2009 and 2017 (N = 446,934). Regression analyses were used to determine associations.
RESULTS
We documented substantial inequality in well-being across three developmental stages (adolescence, early adulthood, young adulthood). Health, education, income, and social relations are strongly associated with mean well-being and well-being inequality. We showed, for mean well-being, the relative importance of these factors varies over life-cycle stages. For inequality, most factors were consistent across developmental groups; however, we identified certain characteristics that were only relevant at certain developmental stages.
DISCUSSION
Given the policy importance of well-being at all stages of life and the significance of adolescence and early adulthood in developing positive health-related behaviors, policies and programs targeting the highlighted characteristics are likely to be effective but require a multisectoral approach.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Young Adult; Adult; Income; Surveys and Questionnaires; Regression Analysis; Educational Status; Policy; Socioeconomic Factors
PubMed: 38069931
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.10.015 -
Perceptual and Motor Skills Dec 2023In the selection of young athletes, earlier-born adolescents often leverage their temporary biological advantage over their later-born peers from the same cohort, giving... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
In the selection of young athletes, earlier-born adolescents often leverage their temporary biological advantage over their later-born peers from the same cohort, giving rise to the phenomenon known as the Relative Age Effect (RAE). In this study, we delved into the complexities of the RAE in soccer by reviewing 563 independent research samples across 90 articles. Our analysis showed that age period and performance level are pivotal factors influencing the magnitude of the RAE. The adolescent age period emerged as a significant RAE determinant, showcasing the highest effect size magnitudes in our findings. Among athletes of different performance levels, adult European soccer players have been extensively studied, and they have exhibited the most pronounced RAE magnitudes. Intriguingly, our findings reveal another compelling trend: the frequency of players born early versus late in the eligible birth year escalated as player performance levels increased, particularly during adolescence. Coaches and players appear to capitalize unconsciously on this maturational advantage, though this strategy wanes post-adolescence. While there are currently no penalties for this team selection practice, our findings stress the need for coaches to comprehend the ramifications of selecting athletes with an age bias We offer insights into RAE complexities, highlight the synergy of age and performance in these transitory advantages, and advance arguments for more fairly selecting and developing youth athletes.
Topics: Adult; Adolescent; Humans; Soccer; Age Factors; Athletes; Peer Group
PubMed: 37903410
DOI: 10.1177/00315125231210585 -
Revue de L'infirmiere Jan 2024Transition support is an integral part of the care of adolescents in clinical services. To avoid disruptions in the care pathway, transition spaces in pediatric and... (Review)
Review
Transition support is an integral part of the care of adolescents in clinical services. To avoid disruptions in the care pathway, transition spaces in pediatric and adult hospitals are emerging. There are currently fifteen in France. The professionals working there and the tools and methods used are heterogeneous, but with a common challenge which is the reduction of the major risk of disruption of the care pathway and support for the life course.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Child; Adolescent; Transition to Adult Care; Hospitals; France
PubMed: 38242621
DOI: 10.1016/j.revinf.2023.11.013