Teens who do not date have low depression, find research
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 15-11-2021
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Researchers have found that teens who were not in a romantic
relationship have good social skills, low depression and fared better
than those who date. The results refute the notion that non-daters are
disturbed, researchers said, adding that efforts in schools that promote
health should include non-dating as one option of healthy development
For the teens.
"In the end, school health educators, mental
health professionals, and teachers should affirm social norms that
support adolescents' individual freedom to decide whether to date or
not, indicating that both are acceptable and healthy options," said
study lead author Brooke Douglas from the University of Georgia. The
study included 594 students of Class 10. Researchers categorized them in
four groups and compared them using teacher ratings and student
questionnaires.