Research has indicated that empathy and prosocial responding are associated with
numerous emotional, psychological and social benefits. However, although adolescence is …

Technoference has been defined as interruptions to social interactions because of
technology. Previous research has examined technoference in parent-child relationships …

Social responsibility can be defined as a set of prosocial values representing personal
commitments to contribute to community and society. Little is known about developmental …

Low levels of civic engagement and social trust in post-communist countries constitute an
important limitation to national economic growth and the well-being of inhabitants. In the …

Ecosystem services, fundamental to livelihoods and well-being, are resha**
environmental management and policy. However, the behavioral dimensions of ecosystem …

As economic inequality and segregation continue to grow in the US, psychology has an
important role to play in exploring and promoting processes that can disrupt social injustice …

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 …

Civic engagement, defined as involvement in community life, is influenced by reciprocal
relationships between individuals and contexts and is a key factor that contributes to positive …

Well-functioning communities provide a range of material and psychological resources that
enhance well-being. The degree to which individuals see themselves as part of the local …