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PSYCHOLOGY OF BOYS AT RISK: INDICATORS FROM 0-5

Paul Golding1, Hiram E Fitzgerald2

  • 1Santa Fe Boys Educational Foundation.

Infant Mental Health Journal
|December 14, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Boys face unique risks from birth due to neurobiological and environmental factors. This research explores early life influences on adolescent male development, especially for young men of color.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurobiology

Background:

  • Focuses on gender-specific risks for boys from prenatal development through early childhood.
  • Highlights the critical link between early life experiences and later adolescent difficulties in males.

Discussion:

  • Examines neurobiological and environmental factors contributing to unique risks for boys.
  • Addresses the specific challenges faced by adolescent boys and young men.
  • Emphasizes the importance of early life interventions for male well-being.

Key Insights:

  • Early childhood is a critical period for identifying and mitigating risks in boys.
  • Socioeconomic and racial factors significantly impact the developmental trajectory of young men.
  • Paternal involvement plays a crucial role in positive male development.

Outlook:

  • Further research into gender-specific developmental pathways for boys.
  • Development of targeted interventions for at-risk adolescent males.
  • Integration of paternal support into early childhood development programs.

Keywords:
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