Our teenage friendships can make or break
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 13-09-2021
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"Cross-cultural research has found that an approach to social
interactions that emphasises placing the desires of one's peers ahead of
one's own goals - much as adolescents do when they conform to peer
norms - is linked to reduced life stress." Between the ages of 25 and
27, they participated in annual health checks that also evaluated BMI,
mental and emotional health. Those with high-quality friendships and
more drive to fit in were found to be healthier, mentally and
physically.