Topic: Teenagers

Worry over kids’ excessive smartphone use is justified

Sleep deprivation among teens spiked after 2012 – just as smartphone use became common. Parents who fear their kids are spending too much time in front of screens now have more reason for concern. New research...Read more

18-12-2018|Comment|author: Jean Twenge

Spatial stories of Dublin’s youth

During winter and spring of this year, a Dublin-based group of young people aged 16 and 17 came together to explore and share their everyday experiences of public space. Researcher Jackie Bourke takes up the...Read more

24-05-2017|Comment|author: Jackie Bourke

Parks for teens: 10 features teens want to see

In many parts of the world, park designers have turned to nature play as a way to foster connections to nature, increase social and cooperative play, and facilitate more physical activity. In many instances, these...Read more

02-12-2015|Comment|author: Victoria Derr