Teen Friendship Networks, Development, and Risky Behavior

Download or read book Teen Friendship Networks, Development, and Risky Behavior written by Mark E. Feinberg and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PROSPER study is the premier study of adolescent peer networks in the world. Teen Friendship Networks, Development, and Risky Behavior summarizes the findings of this landmark study of how peer friendship networks influence adolescents' well-being, including alcohol and drug use, mental health problems, and romantic relationships. Introductory chapters explain the theories of adolescent development and network influence, and the elements of peer network science, while the remaining chapters focus on a particular topic or domain of adolescent behavior, bringing together advances in the field across several disciplines.