After the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany experienced an increase in police-recorded child and juvenile delinquency that attracted considerable public attention. Given the limitations of official crime statistics, the parliament of the state of North Rhine-Westfalia asked the state...

School-aged children and adolescents under 18 in Ireland spend more time online than ever before. 'Digital technology' is a broad term that refers to electronic devices like computers, smartphones, smart TVs and game consoles. These devices can connect to the internet and access various types of...

The experience of sexual intercourse for the first time is a significant life event, and influenced by a range of individual, cultural and societal factors. Age of first sexual initiation is a major area of policy and research focus, as the circumstances of first sex (e.g. whether contraception...

Skills development through quality apprenticeships can help young people make a successful transition from school to adulthood with sustainable, satisfying and rewarding employment. But even in Switzerland, which has a very strong standardized apprenticeship system with a good reputation, there...

This study examines the impact of increasing the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (from 16 to 18 years old) on the academic performance, substance use, and peer behaviours of teenagers. Using a difference-in-discontinuities design, we exploit regional MLDA reforms in Spain and PISA data to identify...

After the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany experienced an increase in police-recorded child and juvenile delinquency that attracted considerable public attention. Given the limitations of official crime statistics, the parliament of the state of North Rhine-Westfalia asked the state...

This paper explores how positive feedback in a competitive setting shapes the evolution of gender differences in risk tolerance during adolescence. We use data from professional diving, a 'real life, real risk' environment where the notion of risk is very intuitive and associated with the height...

Kenya is at a pivotal moment in advancing prosperity for adolescent girls. With a solid educational base already established, the country has a unique chance to broaden its efforts toward comprehensive empowerment by addressing both economic and social dimensions. Prioritizing school-to-work...

Mozambique stands at a critical juncture in addressing adolescent girls' pathways to prosperity. Due to prevailing vulnerabilities, there is momentum to strengthen the country's educational foundations to comprehensive empowerment that addresses economic and social dimensions simultaneously. By...

We examine the impact of intensive social media use on puberty timing, particularly earlier menarche in girls. Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), a nationally representative longitudinal dataset tracking around 19,000 children in the UK, we analyse how digital engagement...

As part of the Confirmation process, Commissioner-designate Glenn Micallef responded in writing to questions posed by Parliament and appeared before the CULT Committee on 4 November 2024 to answer further questions from MEPs belonging to the committee as well as from the Chairs of the EMPL,...

As part of the Confirmation process, Commissioner-designate Glenn Micallef responded in writing to questions posed by Parliament and appeared before the CULT Committee on 4 November 2024 to answer further questions from MEPs belonging to the committee as well as from the Chairs of the EMPL,...

MELODIC aims to promote mental health and well-being of young adults with cancer diagnosis, and their family/caregivers by improving screening, early detection, and efficient and person-centered management of mental health needs during the first year after their cancer diagnosis.

This Flash Eurobarometer survey was carried out by Ipsos European Public affairs between 25 September and 3 October 2024. It covers the population of EU citizens, residents in one of the 27 Member States of the European Union, and aged between 16 and 30 years. All interviews were carried via...

Substance use has been identified as a notable phenomenon in reception settings in EU Member States and the Schengen associated countries. The EUAA is thus putting prevention in focus when working with applicants and particularly so with boy applicants who are the group identified as most at...

The future of Europe is intrinsically linked to its young citizens. Their commitment to democratic values, openness to a European identity, active participation in the political process and their ability to navigate disinformation will significantly influence the strength and resilience of...

This Flash Eurobarometer survey was carried out by Ipsos European Public affairs between 25 September and 3 October 2024. It covers the population of EU citizens, residents in one of the 27 Member States of the European Union, and aged between 16 and 30 years. All interviews were carried via...

The report outlines several interconnected aspects influencing the situation of young people in the European Union (EU), encompassing demographics, employment, education, social inclusion, political engagement, environmental activism, and health. These topics are not isolated but are intricately...

The report outlines several interconnected aspects influencing the situation of young people in the European Union (EU), encompassing demographics, employment, education, social inclusion, political engagement, environmental activism, and health. These topics are not isolated but are intricately...

Skills gaps, a lack of funding, and social norms continue to keep women and youth in North Africa from engaging in productive entrepreneurship. Using cross-national data and regional indicators from the World Bank and the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, this analysis shows how such barriers...

The influence of neighborhood environments on children's future outcomes has attracted significant scholarly attention in recent years. This study contributes to the existing literature by examining how neighborhood segregation during adolescence affects the likelihood of securing a high-skill...

This ideas paper provides insights on mental health support for young persons through sport. The ideas proposed are largely based on the 11 September 2024 SHARE 2.0 Conference. They can serve as a valuable resource for local and regional administrations, policymakers, and sport stakeholders...

This ideas paper provides insights on mental health support for young persons through sport. The ideas proposed are largely based on the 11 September 2024 SHARE 2.0 Conference. They can serve as a valuable resource for local and regional administrations, policymakers, and sport stakeholders...

This document analyzes the indirect costs of mental health for adolescents and young adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region and its potential impact in lowering human capital in the region. It uses a broad definition of mental health conditions (MHC), classified into four...

The secular trend of growth in height suddenly slowed for Americans born after the middle of the 20th century, and the health and human capital of these cohorts as adults appears to have declined, or at least stagnated, more broadly. This paper presents evidence that the physical growth of these...

Generation Z, known for its digital fluency and distinct consumer behaviors, is an increasingly influential demographic in the tourism industry. As a sustainability-focused generation, their preferences and behaviors are shaping the future of travel. This study explores the tourism experiences...

How does the internet affect young people's mental health? We study this question using administrative data on the universe of cases of mental disorders diagnosed in Italian hospitals between 2001 and 2013, which we combine with broadband internet availability at the municipal level. Broadband...

Severen and van Benthem (2022b) studies the effect of gasoline price changes during adolescence on driving behavior as an adult. They find that price changes at ages 15-18 lead to reduced driving during adulthood. In this comment, I replicate the effect on miles travelled using unrestricted...

This study estimates the labor market returns to non-cognitive skills among the youth under 30 years old during the early career stage. Using data from the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS-HSE) for 2016 and 2019, it examines the effects of the Big Five personality traits (openness,...

Kenya faces a growing youth employment challenge, with nearly 80 percent of its population under 35 working in informal, low-quality jobs that offer little security or opportunity for advancement. About 85 percent of youth rely on informal work, contributing to cycles of poverty and inequality,...