2012 and 2013 reports from Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society and the University of New Hampshire examine and consolidate the research findings of recent studies.
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A 2013 longitudinal study published in the journal Psychological Science examining the long-term effects of childhood bullying on victims and perpetrators.
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2013 Census bureau report on child care patterns and associated costs for families.
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2013 review of relevant reports and data relating to the success of college majors in securing employment, with particular focus on a May 2013 Georgetown report.
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2013 review of key government reports and surveys that provide perspective on trends in various violent crime rates, with a focus on youth and racial groups.
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2013 research review of major studies relating to multitasking and distraction, with an emphasis on young people and social media.
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2013 study from Boston University and Johns Hopkins providing the first available national estimates of youth alcohol brand preference.
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May 2013 interview with Urs Gasser, executive director of Harvard’s Berkman Center. He discusses youth and privacy, bullying, social networking trends and the news media.
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2012 study in the journal Demography showing how American parents are spending increasing amounts of resources on their children.
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2013 research review of academic literature as well as practical tips for instilling good online information-seeking habits in “digital natives.”
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