youthpsychology
nounUK /juːθ saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
US /juːθ saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
The study of how young people think and feel.
She studied youthpsychology to help teenagers at her school.
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2. The way a group of young people act and think together.
The youthpsychology of the crowd made them cheer loudly.
3. Help and advice given to young people with problems.
The clinic offers youthpsychology for kids who feel worried.
4. A subject taught at college about young minds.
He took a class in youthpsychology last semester.