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Bowker, Julie C.; White, Hope I. – Child Development Perspectives, 2021
It has long been assumed that children and adolescents want to be with their peers and therefore make active efforts to engage with them. However, a sizable minority of youth avoid peers for internal reasons (e.g., anxiety, preferences for solitude) or because they are socially withdrawn. Although by definition, withdrawn youth tend to stay away…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Withdrawal (Psychology), Child Development, Adolescent Development
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de Ruyter, Doret; Sieckelinck, Stijn – Educational Theory, 2023
Secondary schools are well placed to avert radicalization processes toward extremism because such trajectories often begin in adolescence. Adolescents are in the process of forming their identities, and most adolescents are idealistic, which makes them susceptible to groups that passionately pursue utopian visions. To avert the path toward…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Secondary School Students, School Role, Adolescents
Benson, Jeffrey – Educational Leadership, 2019
Too many rules restrict teenagers' freedoms and development. How can schools straddle the line between providing safety and harmony for students, but also giving them room to make their own mistakes and assert independence? Benson looks at the problem of too many rules, and how it not only harms students, but also interpersonal relationships…
Descriptors: Adolescents, School Safety, Educational Environment, Standards
Medina, John – ASCD, 2018
"Marvel" at the neuroscientific reasons why smart teens make dumb decisions! "Behold" the mind-controlling power of executive function! "Thrill" to a vision of a better school for the teenage brain! Whether you're a parent interacting with one adolescent or a teacher interacting with many, you know teens can be hard…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Executive Function, Brain, Adolescent Development
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Hamre, Bridget K.; Cappella, Elise – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2015
This special issue highlights recent research on measures of early adolescents' development and the school contexts in which they spend their time. We are particularly interested in measures with direct application--providing actionable data to teachers, principals, parents, school counselors, or the students themselves, in ways that promote…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Early Adolescents, Measures (Individuals), Educational Environment
Murphey, David; Sacks, Vanessa – American Educator, 2019
Adverse childhood experiences (typically referred to as ACEs) are potentially traumatic experiences and events, ranging from abuse and neglect to parental incarceration. A growing body of research has made it increasingly apparent that ACEs are a critical public health issue that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being in…
Descriptors: Trauma, Student Behavior, Student Needs, Stress Variables
Harper, Robyn – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2018
Adolescence offers an opportunity for increased learning, but it also is a period of heightened stress due to the many biological and social changes students face. These various stressors can both directly and indirectly disrupt learning processes in still-developing adolescent brains. This Alliance for Excellent Education report underscores the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Environment, Influence of Technology
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Yeager, David S. – Future of Children, 2017
Adolescents may especially need social and emotional help. They are learning how to handle new demands in school and social life while dealing with new, intense emotions (both positive and negative), and they are increasingly feeling that they should do so without adult guidance. Social and emotional learning (SEL) programs are one way to help…
Descriptors: Social Development, Emotional Development, Adolescents, Adolescent Development
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Ziegenfuss, Robert G.; Odhiambo, Eucabeth; Keyes, Christopher – Current Issues in Middle Level Education, 2014
To attain the most academic success among adolescent English Language Learners (ELL), the efforts of all the people associated with them must be combined along with multiple resources. Integration of curriculum content, instructional strategies, assessment, cultural responsiveness, and community resources are all critical components of success.…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Adolescent Development, Educational Strategies, Educational Practices
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Byrd, Rebekah; Hays, Danica G. – Journal of School Counseling, 2012
Much research has been dedicated to the difficulties LGBTQ individuals face. Further, school counselors have been challenged to assist LGBTQ individuals in the school setting. Being aware of the specific issues and being educated about specific ways to assist these individuals enable school counselors to be more effective clinicians (DePaul,…
Descriptors: Sexual Identity, Homosexuality, School Counselors, School Counseling
Baker, Katherine; Narula, Bhavna – Leadership, 2012
The research is clear on the importance of student connectedness to school. Adolescents who feel connected to school and perceive the adults there to be caring are more likely to be academically and socially engaged. Middle school is a critical time for students to feel connected to school, but these grade levels present greater challenges to…
Descriptors: Caring, Middle School Students, Transitional Programs, Student School Relationship
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Freado, Mark; Van Bockern, Steve – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2010
Many teenagers get involved in criminal activity. This tendency is so pervasive that psychologist Terrie Moffitt, one of the world's leading experts on the development of antisocial behavior, has described delinquent behavior as a normal part of teenager life (Scott & Steinberg, 2008). Adults, even those in the justice system, are often at a loss…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Antisocial Behavior, Correctional Institutions, Adolescents
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Jayalekshmi, N. B.; Dharma Raja, B. William – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2011
Early adolescence is the period where the transition from child to adult takes place gradually. A major physical and cognitive change during this period is accompanied by social and emotional development. The growth spurt in this period makes them stronger and plays an important role in developing self identities. The journey through this crucial…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Behavior Development, Positive Behavior Supports, Educational Environment
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Kitto, Lisa – Journal of School Nursing, 2010
Initial symptoms and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) usually occur between 10 and 20 years of age, although younger cases are reported. The complicated nature of IBD diagnosis and treatment can interfere with physical and emotional development that normally occurs in school-age children and adolescents. The school nurse should be…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Diseases, Identification, Adolescent Development
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McGuire, Jenifer K.; Conover-Williams, Meredith – Prevention Researcher, 2010
This article explores the opportunity to create spaces within the family, school, and community that specifically promote the well-being of transgender adolescents and young adults. When social contexts are supportive, transgender youth report significantly less risk. Supportive home and school environments have been linked to better outcomes…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Adolescents, Sexual Identity, Social Attitudes
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