Adolescent experiences and exposures: a systematic review of life course outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence (ages 10-19) is a critical developmental stage that influences outcomes in adulthood and old age. There is growing policy interest in adolescent interventions that are efficiently targeted, demonstrate long-term returns, and impact various domains of well-being. More data is needed to identify which adolescent experiences and exposures can serve as effective levers to shift developmental trajectories and achieve long-term benefits.

Methods

This review examines evidence on the predictive outcomes of adolescent experiences and exposures across the life course. The review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023407980). Peer reviewed articles published from March 2010 to July 2025 were included. A framework was adapted to track associations across six core dom

SUBMITTER: Banati P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12572815 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature