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Research by C-StARR faculty affiliates shows that young adults with ADHD perceive unique cognitive boosts from nicotine, driving a preference that may increase their risk for dependence. More here: doi.org/10.1177/026988…

Research by C-StARR faculty affiliates shows that maternal warmth and negativity at age 10 predict teen mental health. In a longitudinal twin study, higher negativity was linked to greater externalizing symptoms and broader psychopathology through age 18. doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.7…

New study supported by C-StARR: On days adolescents experienced discrimination, they reported higher depression, anxiety, inattention, and conduct problems. Black and economically disadvantaged youth reported more frequent exposure. More here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…

New research by C-StARR faculty affiliates finds that greater exposure to air alarms and explosions among youth in Ukraine is associated with lower hair cortisol levels—consistent with HPA axis down-regulation during chronic stress. Read more here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Our new research in Ukraine; relations among war stressors, distress, and cortisol levels in youth. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @DukeChildPol @DukeSanford @DukeSSRI

Research by C-StARR Faculty affiliates shows that higher exposure to ACEs is linked to lower civic engagement in emerging adulthood. Study findings point to the long-term social consequences of early adversity. Read more: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Research by C-StARR faculty affiliates shows that parental warmth in childhood predicts more positive world beliefs in young adulthood across 8 countries, emphasizing the lasting impact of supportive caregiving. Read more: academic.oup.com/chidev/article…

New research in The Journal of Early Adolescence by C-StARR faculty affiliates finds that everyday discrimination is associated with poorer mental health in adolescence. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Research supported by C-StARR indicates that while digital location tracking is common, its impact depends on the parent-child relationship. Positive parenting practices can mitigate potential negative associations between tracking and teen adjustment. psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-51…

Research supported by C-StARR introduces HOME-21, a 21st-century update to a classic measure of children’s home environments. Validated across large samples, HOME-21 is linked to parenting quality and child adjustment. Learn more: psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi…

It’s easy to overlook until it’s personal. The airbag that saved a loved one's life. The helmet that saved a teammate. The treatment that gave a friend more time. You’ve already felt the impact of these seven breakthroughs. today.duke.edu/2025/07/seven-… @DukeMedSchool | @DukeHealth

A study supported by C-StARR finds that childhood SES predicts adult externalizing problems—but only for youth with both poor inhibitory control & high physiological reactivity in adolescence. Self-regulation can buffer risk. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/de…

📅 Join us on November 4 @ 3pm to hear from Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/

#NIDA-supported research using #MonitoringTheFuture data in 𝘗𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘴 reports reasons for vaping among U.S. adolescents. More information in the publication: loom.ly/k_1A9jI @UMich @aap_peds #MTF

Recent work by C-StARR Faculty affiliates, Dr. Gaither and D. Gassman-Pines, found that schools that talk about valuing diversity but fail to address inequities may worsen mental health gaps for students of color. Read more here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

How does parenting shape teen behavior across cultures? A seven-country study supported, in part, by C-StARR, finds that positive parenting protects against conduct problems — though what counts as “good parenting” varies by culture. Read more here: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

New work from the Parenting Across Cultures study by C-StARR affiliates Dr. Lansford, Dr. Dodge, & Dr. Skinner shows: Adolescent depression at 15 predicts lower self-esteem & optimism by 17. Early intervention matters. Read more here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

Interesting video from #NIDA! Drugs change the brain — but recovery is possible. This video breaks down why quitting can be so tough, and how support and treatment make a difference. Watch here: nida.nih.gov/videos/why-are…

Why do some teens struggle with substance misuse as adults? A study supported by C-StARR found that early externalizing behaviors & prior use predict later alcohol/cannabis problems. Learn more: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

New research in PSPB puts classic decision-making theories to the test. Researchers replicated three influential studies on escalation of commitment and regret aversion with mixed results. Important work for understanding how we make choices. Learn more: ow.ly/Mtby50WgTbT