Puberty changes more than bodies. Children learn what these changes mean through culture, relationships, and social ...

If I were an academic or research psychologist, and not just an observational one in private practice, I would take a fresh look at identity formation in adolescence. Why? Because I believe how it is ...

Scientists find that adolescents who grapple with the bigger meaning of social situations experience greater brain growth, which predicts stronger identity development and life satisfaction years ...

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on ...