Articles tagged with: child and youth studies

IN THE NEWS: Women’s pro sports, teen social media use and Minecraft movie mayhem

Thursday, April 17, 2025 | by Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the salaries of Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) players, teen mental health and ... Full story
OPINION: Tony Volk discusses Trump’s bullying tactics

Monday, April 14, 2025 | by The Brock News

Professor of Child and Youth Studies Tony Volk wrote a piece recently published in the Globe and Mail about how ... Full story
Celebration of Black excellence dives into critical research

Friday, April 11, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

When a swimming cap designed for natural Black hair was initially banned at the Tokyo Olympics, Talia Jermyn knew she ... Full story
Recognizing grad student research with reach

Friday, April 11, 2025 | by Sarah Burger

From developments in neurodegenerative disease studies to critical explorations of social media’s impact on gender, graduate student research at ... Full story
Minecraft movie mayhem reflects youth culture, not incivility

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | by Stephen Leithwood

Co-ordinated crowd behaviour by young moviegoers during recent screenings of A Minecraft Movie, spurred by a viral trend on social ... Full story
Student research shines at Child and Youth Studies Colloquium

Monday, March 31, 2025 | by Janine Duff

The Brock community recently gathered to celebrate student research at the Child and Youth Studies Fourth-Year Honours Undergraduate Colloquium, a ... Full story
OPINION: Tony Volk discusses whether bullying has evolutionary benefits

Monday, March 24, 2025 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Tony Volk, Professor of Child and Youth Studies, originally appeared in The Conversation. Bullying is a ... Full story
Bullies likely to have more children than their peers: Brock research

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | by The Brock News

A bully asserting their dominance on the playground or in the high school halls is likely to have more children ... Full story
Report to amplify youth voices across Canada

Monday, February 24, 2025 | by Amanda Bishop

Young people across Canada currently have an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns in the upcoming State of Youth ... Full story
Why adults should step up to tackle bullying this Pink Shirt Day

Friday, February 21, 2025 | by The Brock News

Canadians may be globally known for their politeness, but Brock University experts say bullying is a prominent issue impacting the ... Full story