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The combined role of sexual selection and socioeconomic environment in explaining everyday risk-taking behavior in human males
Males exhibit greater risk-taking behavior than females, particularly in mating contexts. This behavior is linked to evolutionary factors and can signal competitive ability or attract mates.
Making Connections: Neurodevelopmental Changes in Brain Connectivity after Adverse Experiences in Early Adolescence
Adverse experiences during adolescence relate to changes in brain connectivity. This research highlights the need to consider environmental influences on adolescent brain development.
Evolution, the Cognitive Sciences, and the Science of Victimization
This article links a decades-old crime theory to modern biological science. It explores how evolution and executive function relate to victimization, aiming to bridge gaps between criminology and biological sciences.
Neuroscience and addiction research: Current advances and perspectives
Addiction is a complex relapsing disorder affecting millions globally, stemming from recreational substance use. Despite intensive research into its neurobiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment remain insufficient.
Voxelwise Multivariate Analysis of Brain-Psychosocial Associations in Adolescents Reveals 6 Latent Dimensions of Cognition and Psychopathology
Researchers used a sparse method and machine learning to identify specific, robust brain-mental health associations. This approach helps prevent misinterpretation and overfitting in large datasets, especially important during adolescence.
The Relationships Between Mental Health and Violent Offending Among Serious Adolescent Offenders: An Examination of the Mediating Role of Experienced and Witnessed Victimization
Research shows a connection between mental health and violence. This study examines if mental health influences violence or if violence impacts mental health, and the role of victimization in this relationship.
Identifying Barriers to HIV and Substance Use Service Engagement for Young Adults Involved in the Criminal Legal System
This study aims to identify barriers young adults (18-29) in the criminal legal system face in accessing HIV and substance use services. It hypothesizes these young adults encounter more barriers than older individuals.
Nonviolent Drug Offenders Need Treatment--Not Prison: The Solution to Prison Overcrowding in West Virginia
Drug and alcohol use contribute to most property and public order offenses, costing billions annually.
Relations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use in Adolescents and Emerging Adults: The Moderating Role of Exposure to Community Violence and Community Support and Community Recognition
This study explores how community support and exposure to violence affect the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and substance use in young African Americans.
From maltreatment to psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence: The relevance of emotional maltreatment
Emotional maltreatment is often understudied despite its prevalence and impact on mental health. This study compared emotional maltreatment to other forms of abuse and neglect, finding it independently affects diagnostic outcomes in youth.
Childhood maltreatment, shame, and self-esteem: An exploratory analysis of influencing factors on criminal behavior in juvenile female offenders
Child maltreatment is a global issue with a link to delinquent behavior in adolescence. Research shows a positive correlation between childhood physical abuse and aggressive behavior in youth, particularly for female juvenile offenders.
Juvenile Offending Among Maltreated Youth: Assessing Type-Specificity and Offense Specialization in the Cycle of Violence
Youth in the child welfare system face a higher risk of juvenile justice involvement. Research on child maltreatment and delinquency is inconsistent, especially concerning which types of maltreatment predict specific offending.
The impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and alcohol consumption in adulthood
Early life experiences significantly shape a person's adult mental health and well-being. Both positive (BCE) and adverse (ACE) childhood experiences impact outcomes like flourishing, depression, anxiety, and physical health.
Personality, Social Factors, Brain Functioning, Familial Risk, and Trajectories of Alcohol Misuse in Adolescence
This study investigated risk factors for alcohol misuse and dependency in adolescents and young adults. It found that personality and social factors are the most significant predictors.
Traditional masculinity, peer pressure, and sensation seeking as correlates of risky behaviours
Conformity to traditional masculine norms, peer pressure, and sensation seeking are key factors linked to undergraduate students engaging in risky behaviors.