Why Some Young Adults Fail to Launch

Why Some Young Adults Fail to Launch

When we see a young adult unable to cross the threshold into the next chapter of their lives, many of us judge them for their lack of discipline. Some may even try... Read more »
Hooked Young: How Consumer Culture Recruits Us Early in Life

Hooked Young: How Consumer Culture Recruits Us Early in Life

We arrive in this world reaching—small hands stretching skyward, wide eyes scanning—for our people. And for nearly two million years, that reach was met with warmth: a village stepping close, gathering us... Read more »
Young People Radicalised Online Seen More as Victims Than Adults

Young People Radicalised Online Seen More as Victims Than Adults

The question of whether individuals drawn into extremist ideologies online should be treated as victims or perpetrators continues to spark debate. A new study suggests that public opinion may be shaped more... Read more »
Fewer Likes on Social Media Linked to Lower Self-Esteem in Young Adults

Fewer Likes on Social Media Linked to Lower Self-Esteem in Young Adults

Feeling ignored online is an experience many social media users can relate to—posting a photo or update only to see it gather far fewer “Likes” than others’ posts. While it may seem... Read more »
Empowering Young Interpreters as Language Brokers

Empowering Young Interpreters as Language Brokers

Across the world in a wide range of contexts, many children and adults serve as informal interpreters. Often unnoticed and unacknowledged, these young language brokers play a crucial role in allowing communication... Read more »
Most Young Adults Recognize Gaslighting But Definitions Still Vary

Most Young Adults Recognize Gaslighting But Definitions Still Vary

Whether in news headlines, therapy sessions, or everyday conversations, the term “gaslighting” has become a familiar label for manipulative behaviour. Yet as the concept spreads, questions linger about what the public actually... Read more »
When Difficult Adults Derail Young People’s Emotional Well-Being

When Difficult Adults Derail Young People’s Emotional Well-Being

I once had a genuinely brilliant colleague, a professional with impressive credentials. Working with them, however, was exhausting. Their need for constant validation, unwillingness to accept feedback, and constant deflecting of blame... Read more »
Working Memory and Flexibility Help Young Children Notice the Unexpected

Working Memory and Flexibility Help Young Children Notice the Unexpected

Many parents have seen their child overlook something obvious, like a toy in plain sight or a person calling their name. This everyday experience may reflect a broader phenomenon called inattentional blindness—when... Read more »
Exploring pathways to resilience and well-being for young adults with/ without ADHD in higher education

Exploring pathways to resilience and well-being for young adults with/ without ADHD in higher education

Young people with ADHD in higher education often struggle with focus, time management, emotional regulation, and academic stress. These challenges can lead to poor grades, low self-esteem, and dropout. Studying these issues... Read more »
Young people’s experiences of setting and monitoring goals in school counselling

Young people’s experiences of setting and monitoring goals in school counselling

Duncan, C., Hayes, J., & Cooper, M. (2025). Young people’s experiences of setting and monitoring goals in school-based counselling: A thematic analysis. Psycholog y and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 00, 1–20.... Read more »
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