concept

risk-taking behavior

Also known as: risk-taking behaviors, risky behaviors

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Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com Goran Medic, Micheline Wille, Michiel EH Hemels · Dove Press May 19, 2017 4 facts

claimPsychosocial outcomes such as depression, mood disturbances, risk-taking behavior, and academic performance are the primary factors affected by sleep disruption in adolescents.

claimIn adolescents, sleep disruption impacts psychosocial health, school performance, and risk-taking behaviors.

claimSleep disruption alters cognition and performance in domains including attention/vigilance, executive function, emotional reactivity, memory formation, decision-making, risk-taking behavior, and judgment.

referenceA systematic review of 76 studies showed that sleep disruption in adolescents has a negative effect on psychosocial health, school performance, and risk-taking behaviors, particularly the use of nicotine and marijuana.

Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Springer Feb 5, 2025 2 facts

claimDelaying school start times to align with adolescents’ natural circadian rhythms results in improved academic performance, reduced mental health symptoms, fewer risk-taking behaviors, and fewer car accidents.

claimIn adolescents, decreased sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of risk-taking behaviors.

All about the male hormone cycle | Guud Woman guudwoman.com Guud Woman 1 fact

claimHigher testosterone levels in men are associated with increased risk-taking behavior, assertiveness, and self-confidence.

Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Children - StatPearls - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine Sep 18, 2022 1 fact

claimLeeman et al. (2014) investigated perceived parental permissiveness toward gambling and risky behaviors in adolescents.

The Long-Term Perceived Effect of Childhood Trauma on Youth's ... rsisinternational.org Damilola A. OSEKITA, Emmanuel Temitope BANKOLE, Oluwakemisola A. Azeez · RSIS International 1 fact

claimHussey found that adolescents who experienced maltreatment as children are at an increased risk for negative health outcomes, including physical health problems, mental health disorders, substance abuse, and other risky behaviors.

Understanding Behavioral Aspects of Financial Planning and Investing financialplanningassociation.org Financial Planning Association Mar 1, 2015 1 fact

claimRicciardi and Rice (2014) provide an extensive discussion of the influence of the financial crisis on the risk-taking behavior of different categories of investors.

Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency - How Sleep Affects Your Health nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Jun 15, 2022 1 fact

claimSleep deficiency changes activity in some parts of the brain and has been linked to depression, suicide, and risk-taking behavior.

Exploring the Impact of Parenting Styles on the Social Development ... acr-journal.com Advances in Consumer Research 1 fact

referenceLeeman, R. F., Patock-Peckham, J. A., Hoff, R. A., Krishnan-Sarin, S., Steinberg, M. A., Rugle, L. J., & Potenza, M. N. (2014) studied perceived parental permissiveness toward gambling and risky behaviors in adolescents.