The pews of Protestant churches in North America today are filled with roughly the same percentage of emerging adults (age 18 to 29) as 40 years ago. Surprised? You might be if you have spent any time ...

This summer I had the privilege of being a part of the leadership team for Westminster’s Vacation Bible School. It was a delight to interact with the different age groups and to celebrate each unique ...

The National Study of Youth and Religion has produced numerous significant books and articles about the state of adolescent religiosity, and authors Pearce and Denton’s most recent contribution is no ...

Suggested Citation: "5 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. The Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity for All Youth. Washington, DC: The National ...

Child and Adolescent Development is the study of the biological, physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through emerging adulthood. Using theory, ...