Jim Liebelt
Jim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for HomeWord . Jim has over 40 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim’s culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Quincy, MA.
Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University
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Study Finds More Than Half of Teenagers Have No Rules for Using Tech at Home
A new study reveals a surprising result: 60% of adolescents are not subject to any rules in their home governing how they use tech devices, including mobile phones, televisions, computers, tablets...Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Nature Videos Boost Adolescent Mental Health
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers found that adolescents exposed to nature videos exhibited improved stress, affect, mood, relaxation, nature connection,...Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Steroid Use Could Raise Teen Athletes' Odds for Concussion
Use of steroids among high school athletes is a continuing problem, and now new research finds these youths are also more likely to suffer a concussion while they play.Monday, October 30, 2023
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What's Hot? 10/27/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, October 27, 2023
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Nearly Half of Gen Z Thinks Sex Scenes in Movies and TV Are Unnecessary, UCLA Study Finds
Slightly more than half of Gen Z adolescents want to see more platonic relationships or friendships in movies and TV as opposed to romance or sex scenes, a UCLA study found.Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Muscle Dysmorphia Linked to Suicidal Ideation and Planning in Adolescents and Young Adults
A new study found that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and young adults in Canada.Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns
Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Increase in Discipline Referrals for Substance Use in Oregon Middle Schools After Recreational Marijuana Legalized
A recent study has found that Oregon middle school students received office discipline referrals for substance use offenses 30% more often after legalization of recreational marijuana.Monday, October 23, 2023
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What's Hot? 10/20/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, October 20, 2023
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How Decision-Making Mechanisms Go Awry in Teen OCD Brains
A new study from UNSW Sydney shows that teenagers with OCD experience deficits in decision making and behavioral control which is linked to abnormal activity in an area of the brain called the...Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Depression Among Tween Girls Deepens as Social Media Use Spikes
Preteen girls' rates of depression are skyrocketing as social media use spikes, according to the most in-depth U.S. survey intended to examine the challenges facing girls in grades five through 12.Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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New Technology Could Predict Teen Driver's Risk for a Crash
A new video game technology that exposes drivers to the most common serious crash scenarios and sees how they react may help predict what type of driver a teen will be. It can also highlight any...Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Parental Pressures Are Taking the Fun Out of Children's Play
Modern day parenting pressures and expectations are leading to the death knell for children enjoying spontaneous play, according to a new study from the University of Essex.Monday, October 16, 2023
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What's Hot? 10/13/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, October 13, 2023
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Kids Who Are Close to Their Parents Become Kinder, More Helpful Adults
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that kids who reported having a loving, strong bond with their parents around age three tended to be more kind, empathetic, and generous by...Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Suicide Risk Nearly Doubled Among Teenagers Who Suffer Sleep Deprivation
In a new study published in BMC Psychiatry, researchers have uncovered a concerning link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among American teenagers.Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Shy Teens with Shy Best Friends Might Be More Prone to Depression
A study examining best-friend pairs of young adolescents discovered that shy individuals, especially those whose best friend was also shy, exhibited more depressive symptoms.Monday, October 9, 2023
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What's Hot? 10/06/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, October 6, 2023