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Helicopter parenting: Control vs. support makes all the difference

By Jayne Edwards
June 17, 2019
BYU researchers identify three different kinds of helicopter parents
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Intellect

Study: Today’s dads are engaging more with their kids

June 11, 2018
Whether it’s physically being there for a baseball game or piano recital, or emotionally being there to provide warmth or support in a tough time, there appears to be a shift in how fathers are viewing their roles.

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Intellect

Study: Teens who help strangers have more confidence

December 15, 2017
A new study from BYU's School of Family Life found that adolescents who exhibited prosocial behavior toward strangers had higher self-esteem a year later. The same was not true for prosocial behavior solely to friends and family.

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Intellect

BYU study finds more evidence why depressed dads should seek help

May 01, 2017
A father’s depression has a direct effect on both internalized and externalized behavioral problems in adolescents, according to a recent study out of BYU's School of Social Work.

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Intellect

Study finds superhero culture magnifies aggressive, not defending behaviors

January 09, 2017
A new BYU study found children who frequently engage with superhero culture are more likely to be physically and relationally aggressive one year later and not more likely to be defenders of kids being picked on by bullies.

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Intellect

The irony of awkward: Taking yourself out of uncomfortable situations makes you more uncomfortable in the long run

By Brooke Adams
June 28, 2016
Not all withdrawn individuals are the same, but for emerging adults who do everything they can to avoid social interaction, combining that with things like violent video games or pornography can cause big problems.

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Intellect

Disney Princesses: Not Brave Enough

By Brooke Adams
June 16, 2016
Gendered behavior can become problematic if girls avoid important learning experiences. BYU professor Sarah M. Coyne looks at how Disney Princesses play a role.

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Character

Study: Teens who help strangers are better off down the road

By Brooke Adams
December 09, 2015
A new study found that teenagers who help strangers are less likely to participate in delinquent behaviors and show aggression later in life.

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Intellect

Extra love and support doesn't make up for being a helicopter parent

By Brooke Adams
May 31, 2015
It's time for helicopter parents to land and stay grounded.
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Intellect

Parenting & depression study: Fathers are at risk, too

February 03, 2015
Scholars at Brigham Young University and Princeton conducted research about the stress of parenting. Some stepfathers – those with multiple family roles – experience the highest stress levels.

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Intellect

Study shows why breastfed babies are so smart

February 25, 2014
Loads of studies over the years have shown that children who were breastfed score higher on IQ tests and perform better in school, but the reason why remained unclear.

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Intellect

Autism severity may stem from fear

November 28, 2012
Most people know when to be afraid and when it’s ok to calm down. But research shows that autistic children struggle to let go of old fears. The BYU study found that this fearfulness is linked to the severity of symptoms of autism.

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Intellect

Helicopter parenting backfires, study shows

September 24, 2012
If your mom or dad has ever contacted one of your professors, intervened to settle a dispute with your roommates, or hunted for jobs on your behalf, they might be helicopter parents.

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Intellect

Video games are good for girls – if parents play along

January 31, 2011
Dads who still haven’t given up video games now have some justification to keep on playing – if they have a daughter.

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