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In this science spotlight, we examine the brain systems that influence adolescent decision-making, explore the contexts in which adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions, and highlight the conditions that help young people make decisions that align with their long-term goals and values

This fact sheet explores the research-based key developmental needs that all young people require during the adolescent years to thrive.

In this Research Roundup, we summarize recent journal articles about adolescent development that explore how volunteering affects adolescents’ metabolic health and feelings of purpose, how organized after-school programs can impact adolescents’ ethnic-racial identity development, and how daily air p…

Our 2025 annual report highlights CDA’s new projects, events, and resources, as well as our immense growth and our impact over the past year.

In this Research Roundup, we provide an overview of recent research about adolescent development that highlights how the speed and timing of puberty shape brain development, how feeling economic hardship impacts youth outcomes, and the importance of mentors in lowering feelings of loneliness during …