Published: January 9, 2008
The typical distancing from parents by adolescents is exacerbated by divorce for fathers, but not for mothers, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.
“Historically, teens distance themselves from parents and increase involvement with peers,” says co-author Dr. Alan Booth, distinguished professor of sociology, human development and demography at Penn State. “Coupled with divorce, this distancing may result in further declines in father-child closeness.” [continue reading…]
Published: December 6, 2007
Teens can turn to their friends for comfort when a relationship goes sour, but if it involves violence, their peers are less likely to help, a new study shows.
Their peers are more likely to be uncomfortable, change the subject and avoid the victim, according to analysis conducted by University of Michigan and Wayne State University researchers. [continue reading…]
Published: December 4, 2007
New study identifies 4 major motivators to drink alcohol — 1 of them could be a sign of problem drinking
Most high school seniors drink because they want to experiment with alcohol, some drink for the thrill of it, and others because it helps them relax. A new study finds that a fourth group of high school students share all those reasons for drinking, but they also drink to get away from problems and to deal with anger or frustration issues. [continue reading…]
Published: December 3, 2007
Psychiatry researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a clinical diagnosis of alcohol dependence in young adults is associated with having a high number of sex partners. [continue reading…]
