Negative experiences on social media can affect adolescents’ mental health Even what can be considered as less serious incidents on social media can impact young people's mental health, according to new research.
Have Norwegian youth become more tolerant of the use of political violence? A new study indicates that an increasing number of young people have become more willing to support violence to create awareness about an issue or to change our society.
Young people make the least money on stocks Old rich folks make the most money in the stock market. If you’re young and not particularly wealthy, then you’re more likely to lose money in the long run.
Use of sleeping pills has doubled among Norwegian youth Ten years ago 1,6 per cent of Norwegian youth between the ages of 15 and 19 used prescription sleep medicine. Last year that number had more than doubled.
Teens with mental health issues use more drugs, new study shows Alcohol and drug use is more prevalent among adolescents who have been treated for mental health problems, according to new research. In particular, behavioural difficulties are a major risk factor for developing drug problems. Autism is an exception.
Religious minority youth between patriarchy and gender equality Gender roles is a delicate topic for religious minority groups. Many of them accept traditional gender segregation in the religious community, but struggle with prejudices from the greater society, according to researcher.
Why Arab youths revolted Male domination and female oppression characterise many Arab countries. But in 2011, the youth rose up to demand change. What were the triggers?
Social programs fail to aid at-risk youth Different support services in Norway operate side by side, but lack of communication prevents youth from getting the help they need.
Youth grow more politically active – but vote like mum and dad Teenagers and young adults are starting to get involved in politics again. But they aren’t radical like they were in the 1960s.
“Alcohol campaigns have the wrong focus” Children who grow up in families with a liberal attitude toward alcohol, and who might see their parents get a bit tipsy are not at greater risk of becoming an alcoholic than others.
Gaming leads to better English Youngsters who spend much time on certain computer games expand their English vocabularies.
Headmaster can halt bullying Bullying is less of a problem in schools with principals or headmasters who have the confidence of their pupils and teachers. The head of the school can set the standard for acceptable behaviour.
Utøya survivors too often clam up Survivors of the mass murder of young people at a summer camp by a Norwegian right-wing terrorist nearly three years ago can be reluctant to talk about their traumas, partly out of consideration for their families and friends. The ones who refrain from seeking social support experience more anxiety and depression.
Economic security for young Nordic adults wanes Circumstances for jobless persons under the age of 25 in Sweden, Finland and Norway have changed dramatically the last 15 years. Many have become poor.
An 8th grader’s multitasking goes awry Teens are good at multitasking, but learn less while they’re doing it.
Young people want snowmobile cops Rampant drunkenness and wild snowmobile riding at night concern teens and young adults in northern Norway. They want the police to patrol trails at night to curb accidents.
Stress-coping strategies can save teens from becoming suicidal A clear link between suicide attempts and task-oriented coping was found in a new study that followed suicidal and nonsuicidal teenagers into early adulthood.
To get laid, high school students harass each other Sexual harassment is really about sexual competition, researchers argue in a new study. They also believe that many sexually active students get more attention than they want.
Young and old use social media for surprisingly different reasons Young and old Norwegians have different reasons for using social media websites, but younger users are becoming bored with social networks.
Young people say no to weed Norwegian youths, like their peers across Europe, use less cannabis today than they did at the turn of the millennium.