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Research on the everyday lives of Indonesian young people and their religious interactions may help shed light on why they are becoming more conservative.
Young people are often seen as lacking but research shows they're motivated by their concern for future generations.
This Valentine's Day, a researcher reveals some insights after conducting interviews with young university undergrads to explore their sex lives, dating and intimacy.
Despite what you might see on the news, many of Iran's young people are far from rebellious. Instead, they have dealt with dwindling job prospects by conforming to a strict code of morality.
Whether it's global conflicts or communities in trouble, the solutions to peace and prosperity aren't only found by government. Sports, too, can bring about much-needed change.
Harsh economic conditions at home and false picture of rosy life in Europe contribute greatly to illegal migration by Nigerian youths
As cannabis candies and chocolates become widely available, sweeter edibles may be more appealing to youth. We need to work to minimize the potential health impacts.
Our dreams of the afterlife need to challenge the idea that only the appearance of youth is worthy.
It's a surprisingly common question. Here's what you need to know.
As new vaping-related lung diseases continue to be identified, jurisdictions around the world might want to take a look at new vaping regulations in British Columbia, Canada.
Although cynical about today's political leaders, the views of young South Africans are surprisingly similar to those of the mid-1990s.
From 3D printing using plastic waste to growing cherry trees in the Himalayas, young people are not sitting idle while the world burns.
Economic and political assessments of climate change have for years helped justify inaction. Now, young environmentalists worldwide are shifting the debate to focus on values, ethics and justice.
Of all the news stories examined in a snapshot study, only 11% included the views or experiences of young people. And that inclusion was usually via adults.
This selection of films shows the problem of extremism in its complexity, examining how real people can become radicalised.
Young refugees are at high risk of being homeless in Australia. A five-year study has found re-establishing connections with their communities was the pathway out of homeless for most of them.
A group of school students have just shown what real leadership looks like on Indigenous issues – and you'll hear more about their ideas in coming months at your local school, childcare centre or uni.
Extending the provincial vote to expatriates from Newfoundland and Labrador could make make for a more vibrant democracy.
In 2017, 56% of men aged 18 to 29 lived with one or both parents, up from 47% in 2001. And over the same period, the proportion of women aged 18 to 29 living with their parents rose from 36% to 54%.
Top contributors
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Professor, Education Policy and Practice, Youth Studies in the Faculty of Education. Latest books with Rosalyn Black include "Imagining Youth Futures: University Students in Post-Truth Times" and "Rethinking Youth Citizenship after the Age of Entitlement", Monash University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Danielle Wood is a Friend of The Conversation.
Program Director, Budget Policy and Institutional Reform, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Economics, University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Monash University
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Lecturer in Youth Work, RMIT University
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Research Economist, RMIT University
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Dean of Faculty & Professor of Human Resource Management, Grenoble École de Management (GEM)
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Etudiante PhD, Grenoble École de Management (GEM)
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Sr Research Fellow/ Sr Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Professor in School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
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Professor of Public Health, University of Melbourne
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Professor and Personal Chair, Swansea University
