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Adolescents' strengths and supportive environments play a crucial role in fostering positive development, as emphasized by the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework. A recent study, conducted by researchers from Pennsylvania State University, investigates the role of psychological need satisfaction (PNS) in PYD outcomes across structured and unstructured out-of-school time
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Researchers have expressed concern about the rapidly expanding market of e-cigarettes and synthetic nicotine analogues, particularly among adolescents and young adults (AYA). A recent study conducted among US participants aged 14 to 25 years (N = 1760) found that awareness and use of nicotine analogue products were appreciable and overrepresented among
Youth
US authorities have charged 28-year-old Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, an Indian national, with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm after he allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old teenagers with a metal fork and attempted to slap a crew member on a Lufthansa flight from
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Social media platforms have significantly influenced the fashion choices of young Muslim consumers, serving not only as a marketing tool but also facilitating community engagement and education around halal fashion. A recent study conducted by researchers at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta explored the impact of social media on halal
Police officers
Chief Inspector Declan Todd is leading the charge to combat youth crime in Glasgow, with a focus on fireworks misuse after a harrowing incident at Balgrayhill Community Centre. The police have ramped up patrols and made contact with a group of teen troublemakers, charging four people in connection with firework
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The Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council (ADYBC) and Numou have signed a cooperation agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthen collaboration in financing and knowledge exchange. This partnership aims to reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a leading hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.
Youth
In 2024, nearly one in 10 high school students in New South Wales (NSW) were suspended, with over 100 expelled. These numbers represent young people being pushed out of classrooms and into uncertainty, with a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, who are suspended at three times
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Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), a national initiative launched on October 31st, 2023, has emerged as a landmark effort to empower India's youth and bring about meaningful change in the nation. The platform, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has connected over 2 crore youth and
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Youth leaders have called for peaceful elections in Uganda, citing the role of politicians, media, and security agencies in maintaining or fuelling electoral tensions. The National Youth Dialogue on Violence and Torture-Free Elections, organised by the African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), brought together stakeholders to
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Professor Ayodele Arowojolu, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, emphasized the need for Nigeria to provide comprehensive sexuality education, quality healthcare, and supportive environments for adolescents. He noted that this must involve governments at all levels, schools, parents, religious bodies, and society at large. Arowojolu highlighted the significance of adolescence as
Anxiety
Research has highlighted concerns about the psychological factors influencing online self-presentation (OSP) among young adults, particularly in collectivist cultures. A study by COMSATS University Islamabad has examined the relationship between fear of negative evaluation (FNE) and OSP, with social anxiety (SA) as a potential mediator. The study involved 200 participants,
Youth
Fashion brands are having trouble connecting with Generation Z consumers, who have different preferences and expectations when it comes to online content. According to a recent study from the University of Leon, fashion brands are trying to reach this demographic through various online channels, but are having difficulty determining which
