This is a site for articles related to human development for students taking Psy 2261 (Child Development) or Psy 2340 (Life-Span Development) at Columbus State Community College. Articles are relevant to physical, cognitive or psychosocial development issues in infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. If you find a broken link, please let me know!
NY Times article entitled "The Smokers' Surcharge" describes how companies are starting to charge individuals with paying more of their own healthcare costs if they are in a higher-risk health group (e.g., smokers, obese, etc). Is it fair to ask people to pay more if their healthcare costs more? What about if they have a health condition that is difficult to modify?
This NY Times article entitled "Would Be Engineers Hit The Books the Hardest, A Study Finds" discusses the study habits of undergraduate students. Findings from the National Survey of Student Engagement finds that,in descending order, studying is highest in physical sciences, biological sciences, arts and humanities, education and social sciences. The study also breaks down data by type of school. What other factors would influence this? Is it that the major requires more studying, or that people who choose those types of majors have more or less time to study?
CNN reports on "Dad's Depression May Rub Off On Kids." This article reveals that when a father is depressed, their children are 70% more likely to develop an emotional or behavioral disorder. This affect is amplified if the mother is also depressed. How can doctors and families combat depression in both mothers and fathers? How can we end the stigma of men seeking help for depression so that fathers can get treatment?
This NY Times article entitled "A Place At School Where Students Can Unload Stress and Worry" explores ways to help children and adolescents handle the current stressors of life (substance abuse, bullying, emotional disorders, school pressure, parental conflict, terrorism, etc) within the school system. The wellness system discussed in the article has been effective at helping children learn to cope. What are some of the challenges of helping children and adolescents cope in such a stressful society? How do you build a resilient child?
This NY Times article entitled "A Place At School Where Students Can Unload Stress and Worry" explores ways to help children and adolescents handle the current stressors of life (substance abuse, bullying, emotional disorders, school pressure, parental conflict, terrorism, etc) within the school system. The wellness system discussed in the article has been effective at helping children learn to cope. What are some of the challenges of helping children and adolescents cope in such a stressful society? How do you build a resilient child?
