Do grandparents contribute to their grandchildren's social skills? The short answer is: YES! This special issue article explored how and why grandparents are so important. Does this article pique your interest? You can read more about it here: doi.org/10.1111/jora.1…

Not all screen time is created equal—especially when it comes to parenting styles. This study explored how different parenting styles shape early adolescents' gaming and social media habits. #ParentingPractices #AdolescentScreenTime #SRA

Amidst declining adolescent mental health, could virtue education be a solution? This research explores how reinforcing the connection between moral and psychological well-being can serve as a protective factor. #AdolescentMentalHealth #Morality #SRA

Rural Mexican adolescents facing financial hardship and family stress are more likely to experience anxiety and perceived stress, but this study highlights that strong family cohesion and personal resilience can serve as powerful protective factors for mental health outcomes.

Hello everyone, Please meet the incoming Editor of the Journal of Research on Adolescence: Dr. Su Yeong Kim. To explore more of Dr. Kim's work, click the link below: scholar.google.com/citations?user… ✨

At SRA, our commitment to supporting the teaching of developmental science translates into valuable resources and research that provide actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. Learn more about the SRA and what we can offer you: bit.ly/3rPa99D

📢 Call for Abstracts! Submit your work for our special issue: Navigating Borders and Overcoming Challenges: Resilience among Immigrant Youth and Families Abstracts due: August 31, 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1… #FamilyResilience #AdolescentDevelopment #CallForAbstracts

Happy Disability Pride Month! 💜 This study explores how peer support helps students with severe disabilities participate in general education high school classrooms. Read the article: doi.org/10.1177/001440… #DisabilityPrideMonth #Inclusion #PeerSupport #AdolescentDevelopment

For those interested in the target paper, see here for the link (it's open access). We use a much larger sample than is typical, that is clinically heterogeneous, and examines associations bw passive sensing and broad domains of psychopathology jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Did you know that depression is the most common cause of disability in adolescents? Roulston et al. (2025) explore the barriers that prevent youth from accessing mental health care. To learn more, click the link below: doi.org/10.1111/jora.7…

In July, our co-executive director, Andrew Fuligni, spoke at a webinar on the science of #contribution hosted by Spring Point Partners LLC! Learn more about how contribution during #adolescence can support health & well-being in our new blog post based on the event: developingadolescent.semel.ucla.edu/blog/item/how-…

It's almost that time again... Back to school means big changes for middle schoolers! Parents—ask questions, set routines, and show up. You've got this! 💬📚 #BackToSchool #ParentTips

Curious about our work? Check out the diverse committees at SRA! Discover how we drive innovation and support the research community. Learn more: bit.ly/4bScti5

🎓 Sending your teen off to college? Set them up for success with these quick tips for parents! #CollegeBound #ParentTips #CollegeSuccess #FamilySupport

For Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we will be sharing research articles that highlight the experiences and stories of Latinx adolescents and young adults. Here’s our first article! Click the link below to read more: doi.org/10.1080/160780…

🚨🚨 Please help spread the word 🚨🚨 Online Webinar hosted by SRCD!! Wednesday, October 1st: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET) 🔗 Read the report: nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27833/… Explore the Report: nap.nationalacademies.org/resource/27833… To sign up: pathlms.com/srcd/webinars/…

Can resilience and family cohesion serve as protective factors for rural Mexican adolescents? Click the link below to find out: psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/cd…

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we highlight research from the Center for Native American Youth that elevates Indigenous best practices and Native youth voices. To read more about their mission and work click the link below: cnay.org/research-data/