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For this Research Roundup, we highlight research that focuses on exploration during adolescence and the role of our natural environments in our development.

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 pollution can influence adolescents’ emotional well-being.

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.