Study finds teens value safety and kindness more than popularity

Name: Study finds teens value safety and kindness more than popularity
Uploaded: 2026-01-23T15:30:49Z
Description: New research from UCLA reveals that despite the pressures of social media and bullying, today’s teens prioritize feeling safe and treating others with kindness, offering insight into how parents and communities can better support youth values.

New research from UCLA reveals that despite the pressures of social media and bullying, today’s teens prioritize feeling safe and treating others with kindness, offering insight into how parents and communities can better support youth values.

Posted January 23, 2026 9:30am CST