Social media has reshaped social interactions among adolescents. Spending more time with friends virtually might lead to fewer in-person social interactions, which are thought to be critical for ...

Adolescents’ social world is a critical context for development. Across generations, interactions with peers drive exploration of the key tasks of adolescence, including identity formation, expanding ...

Spread the loveThe rise of social media has coincided with a troubling increase in mental health issues among adolescents. Recent insights from neuroscience reveal that the developing teenage brain, ...

For teens with social anxiety, pandemic-related school closures may have felt like a relief. But in many cases, it might have ...

Why are teenagers less cooperative than adults? A new study using the Prisoner’s Dilemma and computational modeling explains ...

Scientists detect a heightened 'threat vigilance' reaction in adolescents after a few hours of isolation, which socializing online doesn't appear to ameliorate. They say the findings might shed light ...

A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation. This may be beneficial in driving them towards social interaction, but when ...

Adolescents value reciprocity less than adults, limiting cooperation despite intact learning about others’ behavior.