Family ResourcesArticles Index Do Vacations Really Help?
A Gallop poll suggests that most Americans return tired from vacations. You can have a better vacation with a little planning. Are Men from Mars and Women from Venus?
Researchers wanted to investigate whether men really are from Mars and women really are from Venus, and they found, at least among depressed individuals, that both genders are from earth (Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy). Childhood Exposure to Media Violence Predicts Young Adult Aggression
Children's viewing of violent TV shows, their identification with aggressive same-sex TV characters, and their perceptions that TV violence is realistic are all linked to later aggression as young adults, for both males and females, according to a 15-year study. (Developmental Psychology, Mar-2003) Is Pokémon Addictive?
The video game version of Pokémon may be an example of a technological addiction. Are Married People Happier than Unmarried People?
In a large longitudinal study that sheds new light on the association between marital status and happiness, researchers have found that people get a boost in life satisfaction from marriage. (J. of Personality and Social Psychology, Mar-2003) Signs that it’s time to end a relationship
A marriage therapist with recommendaitons on ending a relationship. Heavy Video Game Use by Kids May slow Brain Development
Children playing Nintendo used only parts of the brain associated with vision and movement, while kids doing arithmetic had activity throughout the left and right hemispheres of the frontal lobe - areas of the brain associated with learning, memory, emotion, and impulse control. Violent Video Games Produce Violent Behavior
Violent video games such as Doom can increase aggression in the real world. Whoever wants Less of a Relationship has More Power
Whoever wants less of a relationship has more power Why do young people murder?
Incidents like the Columbine shootings are difficult for us to understand. These factors may play a role. Playing Games for Self-esteem
Scientists design world-first: computer games that enhance self-acceptance Another View of Attention Deficit Disorder
Jef Gazley, M.S. outlines some interesting ideas about attention deficit disorder. Married Workers Fare Better at Shift Work than Singles
Maybe working shifts isn’t as tough on marriages as many believe. A study conducted by Xavier University researchers found that married workers, including those with children, who work shifts had higher levels of life and job satisfaction than their unmarried co-workers. Children Spend More Time Playing Video Games than Watching TV
Boys spend twice as much time playing video games as girls, but the gap is expected to close as more games are designed for girls with their preferences in mind, a survey released today has found.
Coping with a Family Rift
While glamorous stars get into the spotlight when there's a rift in their family, the problem afflicts ordinary folk with a surprising frequency as well. Family Discipline, Religious Attendance Cut Levels of Violence
Aggressive 15 year olds who attended religious services, felt attached to their schools, or were exposed to good family management were much less likely to have engaged in violent behavior by the time they turned 18, according to a new multi-ethnic study of urban youth by researchers. Teenage Sex and Risky Behavior Linked
Teenage girls who have sex with more than one partner in a short period of time are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, such as fighting, binge drinking, smoking cigarettes, using cocaine or sniffing glue, according to a new study. Child Mental Health Costs Similar to Physical Health Costs
Children with behavioral disorders incur similar overall health care costs to children with physical disorders, according to a recent study. Among pediatric behavioral disorders, anxiety and depression cost twice as much as disorders such as ADHD and conduct disorders. Psychological Aggression Toward Children Almost Universal in American Families
Psychological aggression toward children of all ages is so prevalent in American family life that it was found in almost all the families studied in new research. Watching Wrestling Positively Associated with Date Fighting
The frequency of viewing wrestling on TV was associated with date fighting and other health risk behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting. Teen Gambling and Substance Abuse
A Florida study finds that some gambling is common among teens. Father's Alcohol Abuse affects young Children
Scientists at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions have demonstrated that alcohol abuse, depression and other problems in the father are related to children's development. Family Rituals & Routines Improve Health
A review of 32 studies affirms that family routines (such as bedtime, chores, and dinner time) and family rituals (such as birthdays, Christmas celebrations, and family reunions) are associated with marital satisfaction, adolescents' sense of personal identity, academic achievement, children's health, and stronger family relationships. Self-Injury
Self-Injury (self-mutilation) is not always part of suicidal thinking. Read about this problem that is fairly common amoung adolescents. Kids Need Sense of Structure to Feel Safe at School
Kids feel unsafe at school when they sense that schoolmates can get away with anything, say two researchers. 1 | 2
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