Adolescence (the stage between 10 and 24 years) is a period of life characterised by
heightened sensitivity to social stimuli and the increased need for peer interaction. The …

Successful navigation of the social environment is dependent on a number of social
cognitive processes, including mentalizing and resistance to peer influence. These …

Adolescence is a time of change: changes to hormones and the body, changes in the social
environment, and changes to the brain and the mind. Although most young people develop …

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for adolescents because of
disruptions in school and social life. We compiled a diverse group (36.8% nonwhite or …

Individuals with depressive symptoms are more likely to be isolated in their social networks,
which can further increase their symptoms. Although social interactions are an important …

Adolescence is a period of life often characterized by behaviors that, prima facie, are
irrational, such as seemingly excessive risk taking and impulsivity. However, these …

How social media affects teen mental health: a missing link Skip to main content Thank you for
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A unique feature of adolescent social re-orientation is heightened sensitivity to peer
influence when taking risks. However, positive peer influence effects are not yet well …

Recent work has shown that the same neural circuitry that typically underlies risky behaviors
also contributes to prosocial behaviors. Despite the striking overlap between two seemingly …

Peer influence plays a key role in the increase of risk‐taking behavior during adolescence.
However, its underlying processes are not fully understood. This study examined the effects …