Longitudinal changes in sexual identity during adolescence and their associations with sexual well-being.

The University of Montreal, led by psychologist Alice Girouard and a specialized team of clinical researchers, has completed an extensive longitudinal study that fundamentally shifts the understanding of how sexual…

Assessing the association between ADHD and brain maturation in late childhood and emotion regulation in early adolescence

Recent advancements in developmental neuroscience have provided a new lens through which to view the trajectory of childhood mental health, suggesting that the physical structure of a child’s brain may…

Personally meaningful life events from adolescence to young adulthood: a longitudinal natural language processing analysis.

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry is reshaping the understanding of youth development by revealing that young people prioritize positive, everyday milestones over major…

Neighborhood air pollution is associated with attenuated neurocognitive maturation over early adolescence.

A comprehensive study published in the journal Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience has revealed that exposure to high levels of neighborhood air pollution significantly hinders the typical progression of brain development and…

Attention and vigilance advantages related to formal musical training across childhood, adolescence and young adulthood.

New research published in the British Journal of Psychology suggests that the disciplined practice of a musical instrument may serve as a powerful catalyst for sharpening cognitive focus from the…

Age and Sex Differences in Spatial and Mechanical Tilt in Adolescence: Evidence for the Mediating Effects of Processing Speed and g

The developmental trajectory of the human mind during adolescence is marked by a complex interplay of biological maturation, educational influence, and socialized interests. Recent research published in the journal Intelligence…