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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Eating Disorders Increased During Pandemic in Female Adolescents
Emergency room (ER) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in female adolescents aged 10–17 years, according to new research published in...Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Social Misfit or Normal Development? Students Who Do Not Date
A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in the other trajectories.Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Decreasing Physical Activity in Adolescence Increases Risk Factors for Cardiometabolic Diseases
A new study finds that increasing physical activity in adolescence was followed by favorable cardiometabolic changes while decreasing activity was followed by unfavorable cardiometabolic changes in...Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Young E-Cigarette Users Report Higher Levels of Chronic Stress
Young electronic cigarette users are more likely to report having chronic stress than nonusers, according to a new study.Monday, October 2, 2023
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What's Hot? 09/29/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 29, 2023
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How Parents' Work Stress Affects Family Mealtimes and Children's Development
A new study explores how parents' job stress influences their attendance at family mealtimes, and in turn, children's socioemotional development.Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use
New research has been released by Common Sense Media looking at how today's teens actually use their smartphones.Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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High Blood Pressure in Males in Late Adolescence Associated with Later Increased Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
A study of more than 1 million men followed for up to 50 years found that higher blood pressure at age 18 was associated with an increased risk for major cardiovascular events later in life,...Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Most People Rely On Parents For Material Support Into Adulthood
A new study finds that only a third of adults in the United States did not rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s.Monday, September 25, 2023
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What's Hot? 09/22/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 22, 2023
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Adolescent Girls Sere Severely Affected By Pandemic Stress, Find Researchers
A new study has found that adolescent emergency department visits and hospitalizations for suicidal thoughts, self-harm and self-poisoning increased across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic,...Thursday, September 21, 2023
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One in Four Adolescents Have Been Cyberbullied
A new Statistics Canada report says one in four adolescents have been cyberbullied and it's taking a toll on their mental health.Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Researchers Find Association Between Vaping and Asthma Among US Adolescents
A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that vaping increases the risk of asthma in adolescents who have never smoked conventional tobacco products.Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Parent Drinking Behaviors Linked to Adolescent Drinking
Parent drinking behaviors, specifically frequent drinking and binge drinking, are associated with increased odds of drinking among adolescents, according to a recent study.Monday, September 18, 2023
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What's Hot? 09/15/23
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.Friday, September 15, 2023
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Adolescent Drinking is Associated With a Higher Risk of Acute Harm
A recent study has found that among Danish adolescents, increased weekly alcohol consumption is linked to a higher risk of hospital visits due to alcohol-induced incidents and unintentional...Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks
New research identifies a strong correlation between higher BMI in children aged 12-16 and increased risks of depression symptoms. The association weakens for the age bracket 16-21, suggesting an...Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Does Cyberbullying Affect Adolescents' Risk of Developing Eating Disorders?
In a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms. The findings are published in the...Tuesday, September 12, 2023