As risk for both non-suicidal self-injury and depression increases at adolescence, it is critically important to clarify equivocal findings regarding the temporal ordering of these health concerns. Addressing the limitations of past research …

Although global research on the 5Cs model of Positive Youth Development (PYD; competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring) has expanded in recent years, there is a lack of understanding about distinct and consistent PYD profiles …

Earlier puberty predicts emotional symptoms during adolescence, with potential sex disparities in how developmental contexts moderate this relationship. Under the differential susceptibility framework, negative contextual amplifiers are …

Cross-racial/ethnic friendships are associated with positive outcomes related to social cohesion; however, attention to the specific school contextual factors that promote these friendships during adolescence and how such factors vary by …

The transition to adolescence is a critical period for the onset of depressive symptoms, making it crucial to examine the risk factors and consequences related to their development and maintenance. Although previous studies have suggested a …

Prior research shows that parental psychological flexibility can benefit children’s social adjustment, but its role in mitigating peer victimization remains unclear. This study addressed this gap by examining the potential mediating roles of …

With the rise of social media, racism in the digital landscape has become ubiquitous potentially impacting the academic adjustment of college students of color. The role of anti-racist online coping strategies, such as seeking resources, support …

Defending behavior in bullying plays a vital role in mitigating bullying. However, previous research has reported inconsistent findings regarding the potential psychosocial risks faced by defenders. The current study aimed to systematically …

Adolescents’ non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) could be influenced by their friends’ NSSI and by their own social position within peer networks. However, prior research has examined these effects separately and has primarily focused on …

Family systems theory emphasizes the combined influence of various family factors and the heterogeneity across families. Prior research has separately examined the effects of helicopter parenting and parent-child relationships on adolescent …

Despite valuable insights into the predictors of high-quality romantic relationships, research has yet to examine the mediating role of peer relationship characteristics in linking parent-adolescent relationship quality to romantic relationship …

Research on adolescent aloneness and well-being yielded mixed results and adolescents’ specific motivations for spending time alone remain underexamined from a qualitative perspective. High-ability adolescents have been proposed to experience a …

Social media activity focused on physical appearance can heighten body dissatisfaction in adolescents. However, the mechanisms behind this association remain insufficiently examined. This three-wave longitudinal study analyzed data from 2500 Czech …

Critical reflection is a necessary yet not sufficient prerequisite for critical action, but little is known about conditions that facilitate associations between the two. This study investigates when associations between critical reflection on …

Extensive research has demonstrated the detrimental effects of helicopter parenting on the adjustment of emerging adults. However, few studies have investigated the changing trend of this parenting style and the parental and emerging adult factors …

A rising global concern, adolescent aggression has been linked to adolescents’ mental health conditions, and vice versa. Although longitudinal relationships between the two have been studied, within-person associations between these variables …

Research has extensively examined how a poor family climate influences internalizing problems in children. However, studies investigating the directional relationship between children’s internalizing issues and family difficulties, particularly in …

While the adverse effects of economic inequality on prosocial behavior have been well-documented, the dynamic processes and underlying mechanisms during emerging adulthood remain equivocal. Whether this relation is consistent across different …

Anti-bullying interventions often encourage peer bystanders to defend their victimized peers. However, concerns have been raised that defending could put youth at risk for being victimized themselves. Despite these concerns, there is limited …

Parenting processes occur within families and unfold over time. According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), helicopter parenting can threaten youth’s psychological need satisfaction and undermine well-being. This study represents the first …