Peer Influence on Prosocial Behavior in Adolescence

Adolescence is a time of increased sensitivity to peer influence, which creates vulnerabilities but also opportunities. In this study, we examined the influence of peers on prosocial behavior in 12‐ to 16‐year‐old adolescents (N = 197). We utilized a public goods game in which participants made deci...

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Published in:Journal of research on adolescence 2016-03, Vol.26 (1), p.90-100
Main Authors: van Hoorn, Jorien, van Dijk, Eric, Meuwese, Rosa, Rieffe, Carolien, Crone, Eveline A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Adolescence
Adolescents
Allocation
Behavior
Child development
Choices
Decision making
Deviance
Feedback
Influence
Peer influence
Peer relationships
Peers
Prosocial behavior
Public goods
Social development
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