The onset of adolescence is a time of profound changes in motivation, cognition, behavior,
and social relationships. Existing neurodevelopmental models have integrated our current …

Abstract Heterosexual African American youth face substantial disparities in sexual health
consequences such as HIV and STI. Based on the social ecological framework, the current …

The present study primarily aimed to examine whether self-esteem serves as a mediator in
the associations between parent–child relationships, including parental support and parent …

Background By focusing upon formal sex education programmes, the Mozambican
government has significantly enhanced the general health of adolescents and young adults …

Family and school are two main places for adolescents to develop socialization, which can
be contributed by good parent-child attachment and school bonding. Earlier studies …

Background: Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents worldwide, self-
esteem is a strong protective factor, and parents may be able to provide interventions. This …

Household food insecurity is associated with youth behavioral problems, yet few studies
have examined potential mechanisms that underline this association, particularly among …

Adolescence is not only characterized by a period of exploration and experimentation but
also by vulnerability to risk–behaviors (substance-use, suicidal behavior, and sexual …

Adolescent risky sexual behaviors can result in negative consequences such as sexually
transmitted infection. However, much research effort has been placed on understanding …

Large‐scale rural‐to‐urban migration has shaped the socialization contexts of rural
adolescents in China and can potentially impact their developmental outcomes. In this study …