Brain Imaging Behav. 2016 Jul 9. Feldstein Ewing SW1, Claus ED2, Hudson KA3, Filbey FM4, Yakes Jimenez E5, Lisdahl KM6, Kong AS7. Abstract Many adolescents struggle with overweight/obesity, which exponentially increases in the transition to adulthood. Overweight/obesity places youth at risk for serious health conditions, including type 2 diabetes. In adults, neural substrates implicated in […]
Sex Reprod Healthc. 2016 Jun;8:63-74. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2016.02.006. Epub 2016 Feb 27. Olumide AO1, Ojengbede OA2. Abstract PURPOSE: Findings on the influences of the media on the sexual health of adolescents in vulnerable communities in Ibadan are presented. METHODS: Phase I of the WAVE study in Ibadan was conducted among participants purposively selected from disadvantaged communities […]
J Behav Addict. 2016 Jun;5(2):304-10. doi: 10.1556/2006.5.2016.042. Pontes HM1, Macur M2, Griffiths MD1. Abstract Background and aims Since the inclusion of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in the latest (fifth) edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a tentative disorder, a few psychometric screening instruments have been developed to assess IGD, […]
J Behav Addict. 2016 Jun;5(2):293-303. doi: 10.1556/2006.5.2016.041. García-Oliva C1, Piqueras JA1. Abstract Background and aims This study focuses on the use of popular information and communication technologies (ICTs) by adolescents: the Internet, mobile phones, and video games. The relationship of ICT use and experiential avoidance (EA), a construct that has emerged as underlying and transdiagnostic […]
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Psychiatry Res. 2016 Jun 2;254:10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2016.05.006. Bae S1, Han DH2, Kim SM3, Shi X4, Renshaw PF4. Abstract Previous studies have examined the relationship of brain metabolic changes in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and internet gaming disorder (IGD). However, these studies have been limited by a small number of subjects, a large […]
J Adolesc Health. 2016 Jun 3. pii: S1054-139X(16)30037-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.04.009. [ Kaess M1, Parzer P2, Brunner R2, Koenig J3, Durkee T4, Carli V4, Wasserman C5, Hoven CW6, Sarchiapone M7, Bobes J8, Cosman D9, Värnik A10, Resch F2, Wasserman D4. Abstract PURPOSE: Increased Internet accessibility has been accompanied by an increased awareness of pathological Internet use […]
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J Pediatr Health Care. 2016 May-Jun;30(3):216-23. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2015.06.010. Laurent JS, Sibold J. Abstract INTRODUCTION: The two main objectives were to identify addictive-like eating in youth and determine the relationship between addictive-like eating, hedonic hunger, and psychological variables. METHOD: A cross-sectional design was used. Each subject’s objective heights and weights were measured. Subjects completed questionnaires about […]
Can J Psychiatry. 2016 Apr;61(4):243-251. Epub 2016 Mar 2. Lee SY1, Park EC2, Han KT2, Kim SJ2, Chun SY2, Park S3. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between the level of Internet addiction and suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in South Korean adolescents, focusing on the roles of family structure and household economic status. METHODS: […]
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2016 May 24:1-8. Mattebo M1,2, Tydén T3, Häggström-Nordin E4, Nilsson KW2, Larsson M1. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to describe patterns of pornography consumption, investigate differences between consumers and non-consumers of pornography regarding sexual experiences, health and lifestyle and determine associations between pornography consumption and sexual […]
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Computers in Human Behavior Volume 29, Issue 6, November 2013, Pages 2690–2696 Wilfred W.F. Lau, , Allan H.K. Yuen Highlights Adolescents are bombarded with massive information received through different social media. The influence of gender, religion, and parenting style warrants further investigation. Males were found to engage in more risky behaviours than females. Christians were […]
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunctions and Healthcare Needs of Transgender and Gender-diverse people: Results from a Representative from a Cross-sectional Survey in Germany.
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