Published: January 28, 2009
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Excessive discussion of problems between adolescent friends may lead to depression and anxiety, according to research published in the February issue of the Journal of Adolescence. In their article, “Clarifying co-rumination: Associations with internalizing symptoms and romantic involvement among adolescent girls,” Lisa R. Starr, M.A., doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Stony Brook University and Dr. Joanne Davila, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University show that excessive discussion of problems within friendships, including repeated conversations, conjecture about causes, and heightened focus on negative emotions, is associated with depressive symptoms among early adolescent girls, especially those who have had romantic experiences. [continue reading…]
Published: January 28, 2009
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A team of neuropsychologists from the
Université de Montréal has found that concussions sustained by football players could have much more long-lasting consequences than previously believed.
“Tests currently given to players who suffer concussions on the football field show that the measurable effects disappear 10 to 12 days after they receive a blow to the head,” explains Louis De Beaumont, who is currently writing a doctoral thesis on the topic. “However, our research has shown that sequelae can be observed up to nine months later. We’re afraid that blows to the brain could even have lasting effects.” [continue reading…]
Published: January 28, 2009
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For drinkers concerned that their alcohol use might be spiraling out of control, a personalized self-help program can curb dangerous drinking habits in just a single session, a new review finds.”At colleges, a lot of attention is paid to problematic drinking, but the effectiveness of interventions is low,” said Heleen Riper, Ph.D., senior researcher at the
Trimbos Institute in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Published: January 28, 2009
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A new study connects young adults’ use of video games to poorer relationships with friends and family – and the student co-author expresses disappointment at his own findings. Brigham Young University undergrad Alex Jensen and his faculty mentor, Laura Walker, publish their results Jan. 23 in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
The research is based on information collected from 813 college students around the country. As the amount of time playing video games went up, the quality of relationships with peers and parents went down. [continue reading…]
