STUDY: Why Interventions to Influence Adolescent Behavior Often Fail but Could Succeed
by David S. Yeager, Ronald E. Dahl, and Carol S. Dweck
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Traditional programs to encourage healthy behavior are not always effective and can even be counter-productive during adolescence. The authors review evidence that effective preventive interventions for middle adolescents (ages 13 to 17) often harness adolescents heightened sensitivity to respect and status.
