Identity Issues

Masculinity is something most boys conform to, in their own ways, at one time or another. During adolescence, boys form their beliefs relating to masculinity in large part due to influences ... Read More

My son is almost 2 years old and if I do not watch it, he will be even more like me. It’s not a bad thing; flattery is nice—except for when your child mimics you and you really see ... Read More

Sexual activity usually starts during adolescence, a time when young people begin to explore and experiment with new things and seek to clarify their identities. Teenagers who have sex ... Read More

Many gay men experience issues that can increase their risk for psychological problems. Prejudice and discrimination can cause them to feel anxious or fearful in certain situations. For ... Read More

When “Jeanette” and “Tom” began their adoption journey six years ago, they couldn’t imagine having regular contact with their future child’s birth parent. They had concerns ... Read More

Numerous studies have explored the effects of peer influence on dieting among adolescents. However, few studies have looked at how young adult peers affect dieting behaviors in college-aged ... Read More

Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles exploring intimate partner violence in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 12, we examined the effects of intimate ... Read More

When people are faced with a choice that can cast a light on their morality, they often look to how their past decisions have shaped others’ perceptions of them. For instance, if a person ... Read More

Sports generally are viewed as harmless pursuits, a source of social interaction and bonding, exercise, and stress relief. But in recent years, highly publicized incidents of fan violence ... Read More

A client recently described how thrilling it was to take her daughter to see the Broadway musical Annie.  She recalled that her mother took her to see it when she was a child, and it ... Read More

Tolerance for sexual minority individuals has increased in the past several decades. Unfortunately, prejudice and discrimination still are issues. Attitudes of prejudice often are formed ... Read More

Do teens have more behavior problems when they associate with peers who resist conformity? Although the teens may say no, evidence suggests otherwise. As children enter adolescence, their ... Read More