Teens Ramp Up Spending on Beauty, Pull Back on Shoes, Apparel

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 13, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Teen Behaviors

Self-reported spending is down 6% among US teens (which includes Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers), but they are still shelling out on beauty, according to Piper Sandler’s latest Taking Stock with Teens survey.

Studies Find Teens with Problematic Smartphone Use Are Twice as Likely to Have Anxiety

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 12, 2024

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Mental Health, Technology, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

A recent study revealed nearly half of 13–16 year-olds with Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) reported symptoms of anxiety (44.4%) compared to 26.4% without PSU. Over half of 13–16 year-olds with PSU reported symptoms of depression (55.6%) compared to 35.8% without PSU.

Just Half of High School Grads Plan to Attend 4-Year College, New Survey Shows

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 8, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Teen Behaviors

A new survey of 1,000 recent high-school graduates shows just half are planning to attend a four-year college or university.

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