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'Boys will be boys' in US, but not in Asia

A new study shows there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and self-control in American young children – one that does not appear to exist in children in Asia.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Black students drink more soda when available at school

The availability of sugar-sweetened or diet soda in schools does not appear to be related to students' overall consumption, except for African-American students, who drink more soda when it's available at ...

Health created May 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Humour styles and bullying in schools: Not a laughing matter

There is a clear link between children's use of humour and their susceptibility to being bullied by their peers, according to a major new study released today by Keele University.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

GPA may be contagious in high-school social networks

High school students whose friends' average grade point average (GPA) is greater than their own have a tendency to increase their own GPA over the course of a year, according to research published February 13 in the open ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Online or off, bullying proves harmful

Children who are bullied online or by mobile phone are just as likely to skip school or consider suicide as kids who are physically bullied, according to a study led by a Michigan State University criminologist.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

AAP: Each school district should have a school physician

(HealthDay)—School physicians play an important role in promoting the biopsychosocial well-being of children in school settings, and every school district should have a school physician, according to an ...

Pediatrics created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pricey cigarettes, strict schools help curb teen smoking

(HealthDay)—Strong school smoking-prevention programs and high cigarette prices can reduce smoking among high school students, according to a new study.

Health created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Parents key to preventing alcohol, marijuana use by kids

New research from North Carolina State University, Brigham Young University and the Pennsylvania State University finds that parental involvement is more important than the school environment when it comes to preventing or ...

Health created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Playground peers can predict adult personalities

Even on the playground, our friends know us better than we know ourselves. New research has revealed that your childhood peers from grade school may be able to best predict your success as an adult.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Kindergarten readiness: Are shy kids at an academic disadvantage?

Parents of young children hope for a successful kindergarten experience that will set their youngsters on the right path of their educational journey. Some worry about their kids not adapting to the school environment, particularly ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

U.S. schools throwing the book at unhealthy drinks

(HealthDay) -- More U.S. elementary schools are banning unhealthy beverages from the premises, according to a new report.

Health created Jul 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

School environment has little effect on teen mental health

(HealthDay) -- There is limited evidence that the school environment impacts adolescent mental health, according to a review published online April 2 in Pediatrics.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Harsh discipline fosters dishonesty in young children

Young children exposed to a harshly punitive school environment are more inclined to lie to conceal their misbehaviour than are children from non-punitive schools, a study of three- and four-year-old West African children ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

Ireland needs real-time database for teen and young adult suicides

A new report on suicide in Ireland shows that suicide cases experienced a significant number (and intensity) of life events in the 6 months prior to their death.

Psychology & Psychiatry created 12 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study confirms link between school climate and violence

School violence is a very important social issue world-wide. It poses a significant threat to the health, achievement, and well-being of students. Although the most highly published incidents involve serious physical violence, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0