Teens spend a big chunk of school days on their smartphones

New research digs into how much of the school day teens are on their smartphones.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Feb. 6, 2025 ~4 min

Since 2009, teens have reported less misuse of 3 commonly prescribed drugs

A steep decline in teens who misused prescription medications in the past year, from 11% to 2%, surprises researchers.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
July 26, 2024 ~6 min


Teens get bored of Instagram ‘content soup’

While there's concern about teens using social media, new research finds that teens using Instagram mostly feel bored.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~8 min

Threats to masculinity may make teen boys aggressive

A new study points to impact of pressure teen boys feel during puberty to be stereotypically masculine.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 17, 2024 ~7 min

Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide

A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~6 min

Intervention could help young women avoid criminal justice system

Adolescence is the prime time to help young women who’ve had repeated run-ins with the US juvenile justice system find a different path.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~6 min

High schoolers who use cannabis & tobacco get lower grades

High school students who use both cannabis and tobacco are absent more often and get lower grades, researchers report.

Lisa Howard-UC Davis • futurity
March 15, 2024 ~7 min

‘Black Girl Magic Crew’ program uplifts Black teen girls

The Black Girl Magic Crew program is "a place to express your Black girlness in all of its glory," one teen says.

Chris Woolston-Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
March 12, 2024 ~6 min


Anti-racist interventions don’t stress teens out

Anti-racist intervention programs don't cause stress or feelings of alienation among high school students, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 11, 2024 ~7 min

After school activities may do teens more harm than good

The time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—from tutoring to sports to clubs—is negatively affecting their mental health.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

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