Columbus Dispatch/AP article entitled "Surprising Number of Teens Think They'll Die Young." This study indicates that approximately 15% of teenagers believe that they will die when they are young, leading to increases in use of drugs and alcohol, suicide attempts and other risky behavior. This study challenges conventional wisdom (e.g., Erikson) that indicates that teens engage in risky behavior because they believe they are invincible. What do the results of this study indicate in regards to cognitive and psychosocial development for teens? What other factors might be impacting the results of this research? What do the ethnic differences in the study indicate for those doing prevention work in school systems?
Monday, June 29, 2009
Teenagers Believe They'll Die Young
Columbus Dispatch/AP article entitled "Surprising Number of Teens Think They'll Die Young." This study indicates that approximately 15% of teenagers believe that they will die when they are young, leading to increases in use of drugs and alcohol, suicide attempts and other risky behavior. This study challenges conventional wisdom (e.g., Erikson) that indicates that teens engage in risky behavior because they believe they are invincible. What do the results of this study indicate in regards to cognitive and psychosocial development for teens? What other factors might be impacting the results of this research? What do the ethnic differences in the study indicate for those doing prevention work in school systems?
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