About this Research Topic
Adolescence represents a critical period characterized by significant biological, psychological, and social transformations that profoundly influence an individuals future. This pivotal stage not only offers a prime opportunity to establish healthy lifestyle habits but also exposes young individuals to the potential acquisition of risky behaviors, such as substance abuse, with far-reaching consequences for their future wellbeing because during this stage, their brain is still developing.
Adolescents are known for their impulsive decision-making tendencies, which become a notable risk factor within specific contexts. Understanding the complex interplay between these risk contexts and the behaviors exhibited during this phase is vital to comprehensively addressing adolescent health.
The objective of this research topic is to consolidate a comprehensive body of research that explores the prevailing risk contexts experienced by adolescents. It aims to deepen the understanding of risky consumption patterns and addictive behaviors among young individuals, specifically investigating the health consequences associated with alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use. Additionally, it is essential to address problematic internet use and the negative effects linked to excessive screen time.
Furthermore, this research topic emphasizes the need to identify effective approaches for intervention in risk situations, with a particular focus on improving adolescent mental health. Such approaches should involve the collaboration of multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and comprehensive care.
Possible areas of exploration may include:
1) Risk behaviors prevalent among adolescents.
2) Addictive behaviors in adolescence and their impact on overall health.
3) Social contexts of risk in which adolescents may be immersed.
4) Interventions aimed at enhancing adolescent skills and promoting health.
5) To understand contexts of influence and motives for consumption.
6) Preventive strategies for promoting the health and well-being of adolescents.
7) Health education programs emphasizing risk prevention and health promotion.
Manuscripts featuring behavioral or methodological approaches, review studies, as well as those along presenting original data, are highly encouraged for submission.
Adolescents are known for their impulsive decision-making tendencies, which become a notable risk factor within specific contexts. Understanding the complex interplay between these risk contexts and the behaviors exhibited during this phase is vital to comprehensively addressing adolescent health.
The objective of this research topic is to consolidate a comprehensive body of research that explores the prevailing risk contexts experienced by adolescents. It aims to deepen the understanding of risky consumption patterns and addictive behaviors among young individuals, specifically investigating the health consequences associated with alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use. Additionally, it is essential to address problematic internet use and the negative effects linked to excessive screen time.
Furthermore, this research topic emphasizes the need to identify effective approaches for intervention in risk situations, with a particular focus on improving adolescent mental health. Such approaches should involve the collaboration of multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and comprehensive care.
Possible areas of exploration may include:
1) Risk behaviors prevalent among adolescents.
2) Addictive behaviors in adolescence and their impact on overall health.
3) Social contexts of risk in which adolescents may be immersed.
4) Interventions aimed at enhancing adolescent skills and promoting health.
5) To understand contexts of influence and motives for consumption.
6) Preventive strategies for promoting the health and well-being of adolescents.
7) Health education programs emphasizing risk prevention and health promotion.
Manuscripts featuring behavioral or methodological approaches, review studies, as well as those along presenting original data, are highly encouraged for submission.
Keywords: Addictive Behavior, Adolescent, Health, Health Risk Behaviors, Psychological Wellness.
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