The GUTS Special Issue of the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience journal is a landmark in the development of the Growing Up Together in Society (GUTS) longitudinal team science program. The primary goal of this special issue is to bring together papers that contribute to a unified theoretical neuroscientific framework, exploring the role of opportunity diversity in young people’s societal contributions. This framework spans multiple disciplines, including neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, family studies, data science, and sociology.
The special issue focuses on the dynamic relationship between neurobiological development and social experiences in shaping young people's engagement and contributions to society. It explores how young individuals grow up in an increasingly complex world and how various factors – such as family dynamics, peer relationships, and socio-economic opportunities – play a critical role in their development into engaged citizens.
This pioneering issue in social-cognitive neuroscience brings together leading experts to explore the following key themes:
- Research on social development and the impact of socio-economic background diversity.
- Studies of social relationships through social network modeling.
- Exploring the reasons why some individuals engage in antisocial behavior within society.
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience special issue
The Special Issue was led by an international editorial team: Kathy Do (lead guest editor), Eveline Crone, Suzanne van de Groep, Berna Güroğlu, and Christian Tamnes. They brought together a diverse group of contributing authors, resulting in a cohesive and interdisciplinary collection of 17 papers. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue sets the stage for future GUTS research into how young people engage with and are shaped by their social environments.
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More information about the GUTS Program: https://www.gutsproject.com
Contact: guts@eur.nl
