July 16, 2026For this Research Roundup, we highlight research that focuses on exploration during adolescence and the role of our natural environments in our development.
April 16, 2026In 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 pollution can influence adolescents’ emotional well-being.
January 16, 2026In 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 the transition to adulthood.
October 21, 2025This roundup highlights recent research about adolescent development that showcases the importance of adaptive risk taking, how close relationships with parents can support mental health, how practitioners can best support LGBTQ+ youth, and how early support in high school can promote positive outcomes later in life.
July 10, 2025This roundup provides an overview of the new research into adolescent development, including how neighborhoods affect sleep, the link between prosocial behavior and school performance, the role of location in racial discrimination, and the impact of specific types of adversity on brain development.
