Stress and Resilience in Adolescence and Early Adulthood
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Child and Adolescent Psychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As individuals transition into adolescence and subsequently early adulthood, they shift from relying primarily on parental guidance to seeking support and validation from peers in a process of developing a stronger sense of identity and self. This developmental period, however, is often marked by a range of stressors, such as academic pressures, interpersonal conflicts, emerging romantic relationships, facing discrimination or microaggressions, and challenges related to body image and self-esteem. While some young people develop effective coping strategies to navigate these stressors, others face greater difficulties in managing them. Given the rise in anxiety and depression during this critical life stage, it is essential to examine the factors that foster resilience in young people. This Special Issue seeks to advance the interdisciplinary literature on stress and resilience among adolescents and young adults. We invite empirical contributions that enhance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying resilience and heightened stress as well as their psychological and developmental impacts on youth.
Dr. Christa C. Christ
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- stress
- resilience
- coping
- adolescence
- early adulthood
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