Adam A. Rogers Ph.D.

About

Adam A. Rogers, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. His research specializes in understanding major developmental transitions during adolescence, with an emphasis on family dynamics that underlie the development of competence and psychopathology. His work has been published in leading academic journals, including Developmental Psychology and Journal of Youth & Adolescence. Rogers is the founder of Project A.H.E.A.D. (Advancing Health and Education for Adolescent Development), a national longitudinal study on adolescent development involving teenage participants across the United States. He received his doctorate from the Sanford School at Arizona State University in Family and Human Development.

Recent Posts

How Toxic Positivity Can Affect Your Child

Positivity and optimism are good qualities, but they should not interfere with our opportunity to teach children valuable lessons about handling hard emotions.

How Stereotypic Portrayals of Manhood Disadvantage Our Boys

Masculinity isn't toxic, but many familiar portrayals of manhood are. Here are some suggestions for helping your boy navigate stereotypes about masculinity.

3 Ways Parents and Teens Can Have More Productive Talks About Sex

When should parents begin regular conversations about sex with their teens? The answer is likely right now.

Teens' Experiences in the Age of COVID-19

If given the choice, would you be 17 again? What if you had to do it in the year 2020?

Sexism and School

We must foster learning environments that allow youth to pursue academic interests that resonate with them rather than stereotypic expectations.