In this contribution, we review research that uses a cross-fertilisation approach to integrate
developmental and social-psychological perspectives on how identities are formed and …

The biological, cognitive, and social changes that occur in adolescence stimulate young
people to think about themselves, reflect on the kind of people they want to become, and find …

The construct of engagement provides a holistic lens for understanding how children interact
with learning activities, with distinct behavioral, emotional− affective, and cognitive …

Governments have adopted e-participation, but citizens' engagement in e-participation is
limited. While studies have visited the topic of e-participation factors, few have considered …

This paper presents new findings about individual disengagement from violent extremism in
a Western context. Despite enormous investment of the last two decades in responses to …

Immigrant youth comprise a sizable and integral part of contemporary societies. Their
successful adaptation is a high-stakes issue for them, their families and for society. In spite of …

Through civic engagement, adolescents can increase community vitality, challenge
injustices, and address social problems. Positive youth development (PYD) theory and …

What exactly is civic and political participation? What factors influence young people's
participation? How can we encourage youth to participate actively in their own …

A shift occurred in research about adolescents in the general population. Research is
moving away from deficits toward a resilience paradigm and understanding trajectories of …

Identity formation is a core developmental task of adolescence. Adolescents can rely on
different social-cognitive styles to seek, process, and encode self-relevant information …