Purpose Early adulthood is a period which may increase vulnerability to loneliness and
mental health difficulties among young adults. Social networks play an important role in …

This study examined development of emotional support competence within close friendships
across adolescence. A sample of 184 adolescents (53% girls, 47% boys; 58% White, 29 …

Background According to the healthy context paradox, the negative effects of peer
victimization on core self-evaluation and depressive symptoms may vary in different levels of …

University student mental health and wellbeing is a concern, exacerbated by the COVID-19
pandemic. Loneliness and social isolation are drivers of student mental health problems …

This 19-year prospective study applied a social development lens to the challenge of
identifying long-term predictors of adult negative affectivity. A diverse community sample of …

This 17-year prospective study applied a social-development lens to the challenge of
identifying long-term predictors of adult depressive symptoms. A diverse community sample …

This study examines links between self‐disclosure and relationship quality with close friends
from adolescence to adulthood. A diverse community sample of adolescents (N= 184) …

The ways that psychopathology manifests in adolescence have shifted dramatically over the
past twenty-five years, with rates of many externalizing behaviors declining substantially …

This study examines the development of vulnerable self-disclosure in supportive interactions
from ages 13 to 29. A diverse community sample (N= 184; 85 boys 99 girls; 58% white, 29 …

Underrepresented college students, particularly those attending a predominantly White
institution (PWI), face unique challenges that undermine well-being and academic …