Fathers play a significant role in the continuation of adolescent to young adults’ religiosity. Fathers transmit their religiosity through communicating beliefs and modeling practices (e.g., praying, attending church, engaging in other religious rituals). As adolescent transitio…
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Adolescent mothers experience many factors that affect their ability to securely attach to their infants and are therefore considered a high-risk population. In addition, infants of adolescent mothers are at an increased risk of developing insecure attachment. FirstPlay@ Therapy…
Despite the widely documented physical, psychological, and social benefits of participation in physical activity (Sallis, Prochaska, & Taylor, 2000; U.S Department of Health & Human Services, 2000), less than half of young Saudi adolescents are involved in non-school organised s…
Locating itself in relation to existing work on youth in, primarily American cinema, the thesis questions the analytical usefulness of conceptualising the 'youth/teen film' as a genre and, instead, seeks to establish the value of analysing the 'coming-of-age film' as a genre inv…
Background. Cannabis is considered to be the most commonly used substances worldwide. Its use is not only common among adolescents but is increasing in developing countries such as Jordan. Cannabis use among adolescents has been linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights,…
"This practical book focuses on the use of glucose sensors in children with type 1 diabetes. It is an evidence-based, simple, illustrated tool written by expert physicians in the field, experienced with patients living in Italy and in the UK. The introductory chapters offer a qu…
"This book presents a new, evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention for the prevention and treatment of Internet addiction in adolescents. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research regarding phenomenology, diagnostics, epidemiology, etiology, …
"Multicultural Programs for Tweens and Teens" is a one-stop resource that encourages children and young adults to explore different cultures. Dozens of flexible programming ideas allow you to: (1) Choose a program specific to your scheduling, budget, or age group requirements; (…
The present study explores how Chilean teenagers (15-16 years old) negotiate their mobile phone use in school settings. A sociocultural and practice theory perspective was used to define the use of mobile phones as a multi-layered and relational practice within the cultural worl…
The role of academic perseverance for predicting academic achievement and other life outcomes is widely agreed upon. Yet, there is little agreement amongst researchers on how academic perseverance is conceptualised and operationalised. The overarching aim of this research was to…
Background: It is established that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) have an increased risk of poorer health than the general population. This population are more likely to experience obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and premature death. The risks of obe…
Depression and social anxiety increase in prevalence during adolescence and are linked to long-term difficulties. The aetiology of increased onset of depression and social anxiety during adolescence is likely to be complex, encompassing social, biological and neuropsychological …
Background: It is often considered that, following paediatric acquired brain injury (pABI) and epilepsy, higher-level cognitive deficits, such as prospective memory (PM), are impaired and may only become apparent over time when these abilities are expected to develop and mature …
This thesis considers parental psychological well-being and the acceptability of parenting support for those who have an adolescent with type one diabetes (T1D). Within the literature it is acknowledged that T1D diagnosis and management can have an effect on all family members. …
The studies described in this thesis were undertaken to examine the factors affecting adolescents cognitive function across the school morning. Specifically, the effects of breakfast consumption, breakfast glycaemic index (GI) and a mid-morning bout of exercise were examined, wh…
Background: The highly driven and often excessive exercise seen in eating disorder patients can be defined as a compulsive behaviour, and is often performed for weight control reasons, as well as for mood regulatory purposes. Compulsive exercisers often exercise in a rigid and r…
Introduction: Little is known about the aetiology of cancer in teenagers and young adults (TYA) aged 15-24 years, although in England, cancer is the most common cause of disease-related mortality in this age group. The most common cancers at this age are lymphomas, central nervo…
Over the past twenty years there has been growing recognition that young people who have sexually harmed should not simply be treated as younger versions of adult sex offenders. Changes in terminology and recommended treatment reflect the fact that these young people are still d…