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When we meet, can my phone come, too?
TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Peer pressure, not an effort to keep up with communications overload, most strongly affects use of electronic devices during meetings, a study from the University of Texas at Austin...
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Teen brain learns to just say no
U. OREGON (US) — Just when they (and their parents) may need it most, children’s brains develop the ability to resist risky behavior as they enter adolescence.For a new study, published in the journal...
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OMG: Peer pressure just as strong online
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Peer pressure concerning alcohol and drugs is just as influential if it’s communicated via Facebook or Twitter as in person, new research suggests.To discover how peers influence one...
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Why social snubs usually backfire
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Giving someone the cold shoulder cuts both ways, a new study shows.“In real life and in academic studies, we tend to focus on the harm done to victims in cases of social...
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Teen social struggles can last into adulthood
U. VIRGINIA (US) — Most teens who fail to build strong, independent relationships with peers continue to have social and romantic issues into adulthood, a study shows. Teenagers’ struggles to connect...
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Teen smoking influences change over time
USC (US) — Friends in junior high may have more influence on smoking behavior than high school pals do, a new study finds. The research, which appears in the Journal of Adolescent Health, identifies...
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TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Peer pressure, not an effort to keep up with communications overload, most strongly affects use of electronic devices during meetings, a study from the University of Texas at Austin...
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Well-meaning friends influence kids after school
Children in after-school programs had fewer behavior problems if they thought their friends were encouraging them to do the right thing, researchers say. “Encouraging your friends to do something...
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Teens influence friends to smoke, but not to quit
Teen smokers are better at getting friends to start than nonsmokers are at getting friends to quit. “What we found is that social influence matters, it leads nonsmoking friends into smoking and...
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To protect teens, don’t keep them offline
Helping teenagers deal with online risks, rather than trying to keep them offline, may be a more practical and effective way to keep them safe. In a study, more resilient teens were less likely to...
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