Life history theory argues that exposure to early life adversity (ELA) accelerates
development, although existing evidence for this varies. We present a meta-analysis and …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Puberty and Adolescence”. This paper examines
consistency of effects of pubertal timing (going through puberty earlier, later or at the same …

A scientist integrates evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and more to
explore the development and workings of human societies.“There is no good reason why …

Background Recent conceptual models argue that early life adversity (ELA) accelerates
development, which may contribute to poor mental and physical health outcomes. Evidence …

Background. The acceleration of pubertal development is an important medical and social
problem, as it may result in increased morbidity and mortality in later life. This systematic …

Aim To examine individual variability between perceived physical features and hormones of
pubertal maturation in 9–10-year-old children as a function of sociodemographic …

In the United States, breast cancer is the most common invasive malignancy and the second
most common cause of death from cancer in women. Reproductive factors, estrogen, and …

We promote the perspective that puberty, a separate biological process embedded in
adolescence, is a “window of opportunity” for understanding and impacting health and …

Is the absence of biological fathers related to their daughters' earlier age at menarche?
Drawing on evolutionary psychology and life history theory, prior research has suggested …

The association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and pubertal timing has
been a topic of enduring controversy. A systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science …