Essays about: "adolescence"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 104 essays containing the word adolescence.

  1. 6. "Life is better when you girlboss together" : Building a Safe Space Within the Digital Sphere, a Case Study

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Maylis Aledo; [2023]
    Keywords : Girlhood; Girl Culture; Girl Bloggin; Discord; Social Media; Lana Del Rey; Popular Culture;

    Abstract : The study is located in feminist studies through the lens of cultural theory, more specifically in the area of "Girlhood studies", developed in the 1990s. The development of the field correlates with the rise of cultural goods targeted at girls: movies, music, and magazines as well as the development of teenagehood as an identity of its own right. READ MORE

  3. 7. Perceived Parental Engagement and Coach Support by Adolescents Within Organized Sportsand the Association with Positive Psychological and Behavioral Outcomes

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Sandra Altebo Nyathi; Anna Finnborg; [2023]
    Keywords : organized sports; adolescents; parenting; coach; psychological and behavioral outcomes; organiserade sportaktiviteter; tonåringar; föräldraskap; tränare; psykologiska och beteendemässiga faktorer;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to better understand how the supportive role from coaches and engagement from parents is associated the behavioral and psychological outcomes for adolescents participating in organized sports. Behavioral adjustments were defined as youth delinquency and psychological outcomes as depressive symptoms and subjective well-being. READ MORE

  4. 8. Education fosters inclusion : How discourses on "Social and Political Education" school textbooks promote inclusive education during preadolescence and early adolescence in the greek educational context

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Konstantina Giannakopoulou; [2023]
    Keywords : inclusive education; discourse; intersectionality; Social and Political Education; preadolescence; early adolescence; critical discourse analysis; Norman Fairclough; greek educational system; 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development; συμπεριληπτική εκπαίδευση; συμπερίληψη; Κοινωνική και Πολιτική Αγωγή; πρωτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση; δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση; κριτική ανάλυση λόγου;

    Abstract : Over the last decades inclusive education has emerged as the most effective, transformative way to promote and ensure equitable quality education for all and is totally attuned to the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. This thesis aims to conduct research on how inclusive education in greek educational context is promoted through the school subject of "Social and Political Education" with the lens on discourses focusing on ages eleven to fifteen (11-15), during preadolescence and early adolescence. READ MORE

  5. 9. What happens in the brain during adolescence? : A systematic review of gray and white matter changes during adolescence

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ema Milcendeau; Martina Hana; [2023]
    Keywords : Adolescence; brain development; longitudinal studies; gray and white matter changes; SIPN model; triadic model; synaptic pruning; myelination;

    Abstract : During adolescence, the brain undergoes significant reorganization due to myelination and synaptic pruning. These changes are associated with risk-taking behaviors and the development of social relationships. Recent advancements in adolescent brain development can potentially enhance strategies for preventing and treating mental health disorders. READ MORE

  6. 10. Systematic Review of Fathers' Attitudes toward their Children with Down Syndrome: A Lifespan Approach from Infancy to Midlife.

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Deepali Thakkar; [2023]
    Keywords : Down syndrome; fathers’ attitude; perceptions; children;

    Abstract : Background / Aim: Traditionally, research has focused more on mothers’ attitudes and their experiences with their children having Down Syndrome (DS). This study aims to identify various attitudes and perceptions of fathers toward their children with Down syndrome. Two research questions were formulated to further explore the aim. READ MORE