Adolescence is a period of dramatic developmental transitions—from puberty-related
changes in hormones, bodies, and brains to an increasingly complex social world. The …

This meta-analysis evaluated the relation between social support and depression in youth
and compared the cumulative evidence for 2 theories that have been proposed to explain …

Background: There is a correlation between self-esteem in adolescents and risks and
protective factors for their health and welfare. The study was conducted to determine the …

BackgroundNumerous studies report an association between social support and protection
from depression, but no systematic review or meta-analysis exists on this topic. AimsTo …

Previous research has established that the ability to manage emotions effectively is critical to
healthy psychological and social development in adolescents. However, less research has …

Emotion expression is an important feature of healthy child development that has been
found to show gender differences. However, there has been no empirical review of the …

A family environment, characterized by low expressiveness, low cohesion and intense
conflicts is usually associated with problematic internet use (PIU) among adolescents …

Background: Familismo or familism is a cultural value frequently seen in Hispanic cultures,
in which a higher emphasis is placed on the family unit in terms of respect, support …

The roles of help-seeking from informal sources and social support in their association with
psychosocial outcomes during adolescence remain unclear. Yet, help-seeking behavior …

The relationship between stressful life transitions and wellbeing is well established,
however, the protective role of social connectedness has received mixed support. We test …