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Summer 2026 Research Roundup
For this Research Roundup, we highlight research that focuses on exploration during adolescence and the role of our natural environments in our development.
TED Talk: What we’re getting wrong about teens and tech
In a new TED Talk, NSCA member Candice Odgers breaks down what the research says…
What Is Unique About Adolescent Decision-Making — And How We Can Support It
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
STEPS for Youth Check In Tool
The STEPS Check In is a tool designed to help policymakers and youth-serving organizations review…
Key Developmental Needs of Adolescence
This fact sheet explores the research-based key developmental needs that all young people require during the adolescent years to thrive.
