Developmental psychologist David Yeager explores the challenges of motivating young people and provides a guide for adults to properly validate, support, and encourage younger generations.

Young people between the ages of 10 and 25 tend to place a high value on fitting in socially and making a good impression on those around them.

Whether you're raising, teaching, or working alongside young people, making an impactful connection with them can be challenging.

David Yeager is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin whose research focuses on adolescent development and behaviors.

In his 2024 book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, Yeager explores how a mentor mindset can lead to better interactions that encourage and motivate younger generations.