Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 1625 - 1625
Published: Nov. 26, 2022
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder
(ADHD)
is
consistently
associated
with
a
host
of
social
problems,
such
as
victimization
and
difficulties
in
maintaining
close
friendships.
These
problems
are
not
limited
to
offline
relations
but
also
manifest
the
online
world,
previous
research
shows
that
ADHD
problematic
use
media.
Given
ubiquitous
nature
media,
goal
current
review
understand
why
adolescents
demonstrate
more
media
than
their
typically
developing
peers.
To
this
end,
we
provide
narrative
on
evidence
for
link
between
use,
consequently
present
an
integrative
framework,
which
encompasses
neurobiological
mechanisms
(i.e.,
imbalance
theory
brain
development
dual
pathway
model
ADHD)
mechanisms,
including
influences
from
peers
parents.
We
conclude
empirical
work
most
consistent
(symptoms),
while
intensity
several
other
behaviors
outcomes.
Finally,
hypothesize
how
existing
interventions
may
identified
at-hand
clinical
recommendations
therapists
working
who
exhibit
use.
Psychological Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
147(7), P. 719 - 747
Published: July 1, 2021
For
decades,
psychological
research
has
examined
the
extent
to
which
children's
and
adolescents'
behavior
is
influenced
by
of
their
peers
(i.e.,
peer
influence
effects).
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
synthesis
meta-analysis
this
vast
field
science,
with
goal
quantify
magnitude
effects
across
broad
array
behaviors
(externalizing,
internalizing,
academic).
To
provide
rigorous
test
effects,
only
studies
that
employed
longitudinal
designs,
controlled
for
youths'
baseline
behaviors,
used
"external
informants"
(peers'
own
reports
or
other
external
reporters)
were
included.
These
criteria
yielded
total
233
effect
sizes
from
60
independent
four
different
continents.
A
multilevel
meta-analytic
approach,
allowing
inclusion
multiple
dependent
same
study,
was
estimate
an
average
cross-lagged
regression
coefficient,
indicating
peers'
predicted
changes
in
over
time.
Results
revealed
small
(β¯
=
.08)
but
significant
robust.
Peer
did
not
vary
as
function
behavioral
outcome,
age,
relationship
type
(one
close
friend
vs.
friends).
Time
lag
context
emerged
moderators,
suggesting
stronger
shorter
time
periods,
when
assessment
relationships
limited
classroom
context.
most
thorough
childhood
adolescent
date,
occurs
similarly
range
attitudes.
(PsycInfo
Database
Record
(c)
2021
APA,
all
rights
reserved).
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 29, 2019
Adolescence
is
a
period
of
life
during
which
peers
play
pivotal
role
in
decision-making.
The
narrative
social
influence
adolescence
often
revolves
around
risky
and
maladaptive
decisions,
like
driving
under
the
influence,
using
illegal
substances
(Steinberg,
2005).
However,
research
has
also
shown
that
can
lead
to
increased
prosocial
behaviors
(Van
Hoorn
et
al.,
2017)
reduction
risk-taking
(Braams
2019).
While
many
studies
support
notion
adolescents
are
more
sensitive
peer
than
children
or
adults,
developmental
processes
underlie
this
sensitivity
remain
poorly
understood.
We
argue
one
important
reason
for
lack
understanding
absence
precisely
formulated
models.
To
make
first
step
toward
formal
models
adolescence,
we
identify
three
prominent
verbal
literature:
(1)
motivation,
(2)
reward
sensitivity,
(3)
distraction.
then
illustrate
how
these
be
translated
into
models,
such
inform
experimental
design
help
processes.
Finally,
by
applying
our
existing
datasets,
demonstrate
usefulness
formalization
synthesizing
different
with
seemingly
disparate
results.
conclude
discussion
on
modeling
utilized
better
investigate
development
adolescence.
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 26, 2019
Abstract
Recent
conceptualisations
of
resilience
have
advanced
the
notion
that
it
is
a
dynamic
and
multifaceted
construct.
However,
its
adaptive
components,
especially
those
forged
by
adversity,
not
been
fully
realised,
neurobiological
psychosocial
underpinnings
are
yet
to
be
meaningfully
integrated.
In
part,
this
because
developmental
perspective
often
neglected
in
formulation
resilience.
review,
we
consider
findings
research,
with
specific
emphasis
on
period
adolescence.
To
bridge
gaps
our
current
understanding,
propose
model
predicated
experiencing
adversity.
Specifically,
provides
sophisticated
insight
into
components
resilience,
which,
together
intrinsic
features,
involves
facilitation
of,
skill
acquisition
via
strengthening
processes
term
tempering
fortification.
The
also
points
potential
trajectories
adversity-driven
forms
basis
framework
allows
for
individual
variance
identification
both
targets
prevention
therapeutic
interventions.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 281 - 281
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Adolescence
is
a
critical
biopsychosocial
adjustment
period,
with
increased
susceptibility
to
problematic
media
use
(PMU)
and
associated
risk-taking
behaviors.
The
aim
of
the
present
study
consisted
identifying
relationship
between
PMU
(i.e.,
videogames,
mobile
phones,
internet,
television)
anxiety
in
adolescents,
considering
moderating
effect
gender
age.
A
descriptive
using
national
survey
was
conducted
on
sample
4034
participants.
Significant
mean
differences
were
found
anxiety,
large
moderate
sizes
for
(videogames)
males
(d
=
0.86)
females
0.67).
Additionally,
direct
positive
age
observed.
Furthermore,
significantly
predicted
after
controlling
all
cases.
Gender
had
significant
stronger
(television)
male
subgroup.
statistically
more
pronounced
at
younger
ages.
This
research
demonstrates
association
highlighting
need
further
explore
other
factors
influencing
mental
health
symptoms
beyond
gender.
It
important
emphasize
that
shared
responsibility
not
solely
domain
professionals.
Therefore,
initiatives
should
be
promoted
engage
educators,
parents,
policymakers
addressing
this
collective
challenge.
Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 945 - 955
Published: Aug. 10, 2018
Adolescence
is
a
developmental
period
associated
with
increased
health-risk
behaviors
and
unique
sensitivity
to
the
input
from
social
context,
paralleled
by
major
changes
in
developing
brain.
Peer
presence
increases
adolescent
risk
taking,
greater
reward-related
activity,
while
parental
decreases
decreased
activity
cognitive
control.
Yet
effects
specific
peers
parents
are
still
unknown.
The
current
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
study
compared
within-person
peer
parent
influences
on
risky
decision-making
during
adolescence
(ages
12–15
years;
N
=
56).
Participants
completed
Yellow
Light
Game
(YLG),
computerized
driving
task,
which
they
could
make
safe
or
decisions,
of
their
parent.
Behavioral
findings
revealed
no
context
taking.
At
neural
level,
collection
affective,
regions
[ventral
striatum
(VS),
temporo-parietal
junction
(TPJ),
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
(dlPFC)]
was
more
active
than
parents.
Additionally,
connectivity
analyses
showed
coupling
between
control
(VS-insula,
VS-TPJ)
peers.
These
highlight
complex
nature
influence
processes
contexts,
contribute
our
understanding
opportunities
vulnerabilities
sensitivity.
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
61(8), P. 899 - 913
Published: July 19, 2020
Background
This
study
evaluated
the
acceptability
and
effectiveness
of
a
relationship‐focussed
mobile
phone
application
(WeClick)
for
improving
depressive
symptoms
other
mental
health
outcomes
in
adolescents.
Methods
A
randomised
controlled
trial
involving
193
youth
(M
age:
14.82,
SD:
0.94,
86.5%
female)
from
Australia
was
conducted.
Youth
were
recruited
via
Internet
randomly
allocated
to
intervention
or
4‐week
wait
list
control
condition,
stratified
age
gender.
The
primary
outcome
change
symptom
scores
measured
using
Patient
Health
Questionnaire
Adolescents
(PHQ‐A)
at
baseline,
post‐test
12‐week
follow‐up.
Secondary
included
anxiety,
psychological
distress,
wellbeing,
help‐seeking
intentions
health,
social
self‐efficacy
support.
Participants
condition
received
access
four
weeks.
Thematic
analysis
utilised
identify
examine
acceptability.
Results
PHQ‐A
baseline
did
not
differ
significantly
(
d
=
0.26,
p
.138)
between
(Mchange
−2.9,
SD
5.3)
conditions
−1.7,
4.3).
However,
significant
between‐group
improvements
observed
wellbeing
0.37,
.023),
0.36,
.016)
professional
problems
.008).
Increases
sustained
follow‐up
condition.
No
differential
effects
found
generalised
separation
any
support
outcomes.
Over
90%
participants
indicated
app
enjoyable,
interesting
easy
use.
provided
‘advice
direction’
n
42;
46.15%),
an
‘opportunity
self‐reflection’
33;
36.3%)
‘normalised
experiences’
21;
23.1%).
Conclusions
WeClick
be
effective
larger,
adequately
powered
is
now
required
establish
on
symptoms.
registered
with
Australian
New
Zealand
Clinical
Trials
Registry
(ANZCTR):
ACTRN12618001982202.
