Videos from the Evolution Institute’s fall workshop
Risky Adolescent Behavior
Gain an evolutionary perspective on troublesome teen behaviors such as bullying, teen pregnancy and “sensation seeking,” in general. Participants at the workshop shared how these behaviors were once adaptive in hunter-gatherer societies. The task at-hand is to devise preventions and interventions that recognize the roots of risky behaviors and go beyond the present Mental Health model in addressing them.
Note: Virginia Kohl - Executive Director of HFA specifically recommend Bruce Ellis’ introduction to the evolutionary model, Jay Belsky’s discussion of reproductive strategies in females, Ron Dahl’s research on neuro-affective changes at puberty, Mark Finn’s work with hormone profiles and emotional regulation, Pat Hawley’s and Tony Volk’s contributions towards a better understanding of bullying and power in peer relationships, and Dennis Embry’s view of using evolutionary theory to inform prevention and policy.
To view the videos, click on
http://evolution.binghamton.edu/ei/foci/risky-adolescent-behavior/
