Although many negative effects of dating during the pre-teen and early adolescent years are noted -- poor academic performance, low educational aspirations, delinquency, enduring poor social skills, sexual activity, depression and drug use, having a boyfriend or girlfriend during the high school years seems to have a

Can having a boyfriend affect your studies?

The study found that the relationship caused the student to experience more stress when completely work before a deadline. At the end of the study, the researchers concluded that while dating could raise an individuals self-esteem, it could come at the cost of their academics.