Category: Social Development

The process of social development moves adolescents from the limited roles of childhood to the broader roles of adulthood. For young people, […]

The changes adolescents experience in their brains, emotions, and bodies prime them to take on more complex social roles. Cognitive and emotional […]

The way adolescents develop socially largely depends on their environment. For example, some youth live in neighborhoods and attend schools where violence […]

Acceptance by a peer group is crucial to adolescents, especially those who are younger. Seeking acceptance might spur them to change the […]

Text messaging, social networking platforms, blogs, email, and instant messaging can help adolescents stay connected to each other and express who they […]