Adolescents and young adults are avid Internet users. Online social media, such as social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, MySpace), blogs, status updating sites (e.g., Twitter) and chat rooms, have become integral parts of adolescents’ and young adults’ lives. Adolescents are even beginning to enter the world of online dating with several websites dedicated to “teenage online dating.” This paper reviews…
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug by adolescents and young adults, with more males than females reporting marijuana use. The adolescent and young adult years represent a critical period for interventions to prevent marijuana use and abuse. This article reviews relevant literature, including trends in young males’ marijuana use and health effects of marijuana use. The article is…
Positive youth development (PYD) is a strong and growing field that complements the traditional problem-focused view of youth, and describes and promotes the healthy development and positive outcomes of young people. The PYD perspective can be applied in clinical and community intervention settings. Frameworks such as the “Five Cs” and the Search Institute’s developmental assets model have guided researchers and…
This article examines research related to stress and stress management, with a focus on young males. It offers recommendations for improving health care quality and strengthening the research base on stress and gender during youth. The article is available here: Vo, D. X., & Park, M. J. (2008). Stress and Stress Management Among Youth and Young Men. American Journal of…
This article discusses gaps in research and offers recommendations for improving health care quality and strengthening the research base on gender and disparities during adolescence. The article is available here: Vo, D. X., & Park, M. J. (2008). Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Culturally Competent Health Care Among Youth and Young Men. American Journal of Men’s Health, 2, 192-205
This article discusses clinical considerations for and summarizes national data on depression among male adolescents. It is the fourth in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. Breland, D. J., & Park, M. J. (2008). Depression: Focus on the Adolescent Male. American Journal of Men’s…
This article summarizes the key health issues surrounding male sexual health, including risky behaviors and sexually transmitted infections. It is the first in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J. (2007). Starting on…
This article reviews the overall health of adolescent males and discusses the issues we should focus on to improve male health. It is the second in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J.…
This article discusses clinical considerations for and summarizes national data on alcohol and cigarette use among male adolescents and young adults. It is the third in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J.…
The transition from adolescence to young adulthood to adulthood involves changes in development and independence that have implications for health. This brief examines priority health issues for adolescent & young adult males and identifies key gender & racial/ethnic disparities. The brief argues for interventions that integrate a lifespan approach with gender considerations. It remains one of few analyses to highlight…
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