Latest news from Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/stricter-parental-monitoring-of-social-media-isn-t-always-better/?sc=rsin /articles/stricter-parental-monitoring-of-social-media-isn-t-always-better/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:05:42 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/experts-can-speak-to-new-guidelines-on-screening-children-for-anxiety/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-can-speak-to-new-guidelines-on-screening-children-for-anxiety/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:20:51 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/study-examines-parents-perspectives-on-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-adolescent-pet-companionship/?sc=rsin /articles/study-examines-parents-perspectives-on-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-adolescent-pet-companionship/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 May 2022 07:05:30 EST A new study examines teens' relationships with their pets through the perspectives of their parents. Parents were interviewed about the benefits and challenges of having pets for their adolescent's wellbeing as well as how adolescents affected their pet's wellbeing. Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/new-white-paper-on-prosecution-of-child-sexual-abuse-challenges-in-achieving-justice/?sc=rsin /articles/new-white-paper-on-prosecution-of-child-sexual-abuse-challenges-in-achieving-justice/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:05:14 EST This white paper delves into the factors that impact whether cases of child sexual abuse move forward to prosecution. It makes actionable recommendations for achieving justice for all involved and for strengthening the safety of communities. Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/family-communication-about-sex-and-relationships-extends-from-early-adolescence-to-emerging-adulthood-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/family-communication-about-sex-and-relationships-extends-from-early-adolescence-to-emerging-adulthood-study-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:20:09 EST Parents' communication with their teens about sex and relationships can protect teens from risky sexual behaviors, but few studies investigate how family talk may change over the course of development from adolescence to emerging adulthood. A new study from the Wellesley Centers for Women did just that. Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/changes-in-teens-wellbeing-during-covid-19-not-related-to-their-social-media-use-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/changes-in-teens-wellbeing-during-covid-19-not-related-to-their-social-media-use-study-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:35:45 EST There is a popular assumption that teens' wellbeing is intricately linked to their social media use. But a new study found that although teens were using social media more during COVID-19, and experiencing increases in social anxiety, loneliness, and depression, there was no evidence that one caused the other. Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/depression-prevention-expert-can-talk-about-teens-mental-health-as-the-school-year-begins/?sc=rsin /articles/depression-prevention-expert-can-talk-about-teens-mental-health-as-the-school-year-begins/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:25:30 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/expert-available-to-comment-on-education-department-s-new-guidance-for-colleges-on-responding-to-sexual-misconduct/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-to-comment-on-education-department-s-new-guidance-for-colleges-on-responding-to-sexual-misconduct/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:35:45 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/experts-can-explain-new-research-on-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-lgbtq-teens/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-can-explain-new-research-on-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-lgbtq-teens/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:46 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/child-care-policy-expert-available-to-comment-on-biden-s-child-care-plan/?sc=rsin /articles/child-care-policy-expert-available-to-comment-on-biden-s-child-care-plan/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:45:36 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/research-scientist-available-to-discuss-sex-trafficking-of-children-and-teens/?sc=rsin /articles/research-scientist-available-to-discuss-sex-trafficking-of-children-and-teens/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:05:25 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/being-aware-of-how-social-media-affects-adolescents-body-image-during-national-eating-disorder-awareness-week/?sc=rsin /articles/being-aware-of-how-social-media-affects-adolescents-body-image-during-national-eating-disorder-awareness-week/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:50:07 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/linda-charmaraman-appointed-forbes-ignite-scientific-advisor/?sc=rsin /articles/linda-charmaraman-appointed-forbes-ignite-scientific-advisor/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:00:53 EST Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW), has been appointed as Forbes Ignite's new Scientific Advisor. Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/quantity-content-and-context-of-social-media-use-may-affect-adolescents-sleep/?sc=rsin /articles/quantity-content-and-context-of-social-media-use-may-affect-adolescents-sleep/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:25:31 EST A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that checking social media often, viewing emotional or violent videos, and starting to use social media at an early age were significantly related to later bedtimes and fewer hours of sleep on school nights for early adolescents. Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/recognizing-signs-of-depression-in-teens-as-we-head-into-a-difficult-winter/?sc=rsin /articles/recognizing-signs-of-depression-in-teens-as-we-head-into-a-difficult-winter/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:30:05 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women /articles/new-study-shows-associations-between-adolescents-relationships-with-their-pets-and-their-social-media-use/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-shows-associations-between-adolescents-relationships-with-their-pets-and-their-social-media-use/?sc=rsin Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:10:44 EST Wellesley College, Wellesley Centers for Women