This study examined the relation between adolescents’ coping, ability to regulate emotions (called “effortful control” in this study), parental support, and adjustment as reflected in their conduct problems and emotional symptoms.
The goal of this study was to examine the relationships between participation in youth programs, positive youth development, and risk behaviors. Results indicated a link between positive youth outcomes and participation in out-of-school activities.
The goal of this study was to examine the relationships between participation in youth programs, positive youth development, and risk behaviors. Results indicated a link between positive youth outcomes and participation in out-of-school activities.
The Offer Self-Image Questionnaire was administered to 135 adolescent military family members, ages 13 through 18. The data suggest that the usual demands placed on the military family do not deter the adolescent from developing a healthy self-image.
Survey data were used to asses differences in self-image between civilian and military adolescents. Adolescents in military families scored similar to or better than civilian adolescents on levels of self-image.
This article examines the unfolding of experiences in youth programs that differed in the degree of youth and adult influence over program activities.
In-depth qualitative data of both youth and adult experiences in two youth-driven and two adult-driven programs for high school-aged youth were examined.
Overweight and obesity prevalence has increased over the past 30 years. Few studies have looked at the enrolled Military Health System (MHS) population (2,2 million per year).
This descriptive report, for 2009-2012, compares the prevalence of overweight and obese children and adults in the Military Health System (MHS) population to rates of the general U.S. population.