Adolescents and Peers
Teen Friendships and Peer Relationships
FOCUS adolescent services is a website that provides information, resources and support to teens and families. This article in particular focuses on the positive and negative aspects of peer relationships and peer pressure.
It's My Life. Friends | PBS Kids GO!
This website is a great resource for youth because it is presented in a very adolescent-friendly way. It presents information about friendships, gossip, rumors, bullying etc. through videos, games and articles.
Peer Pressure: It's Influence on Teens and Decision Making
This article summarizes the positive and negative effects of peer pressure and gives a brief overview of what research tells us about peer influence.
Cyberbullying
With the rise of social media, cyberbullying is becoming more and more prevalent. This website provides information on not only ways to spot cyberbullying but also bullying in general and ways to prevent and stop it.
Bullying in Early Adolescence: The Role of the Peer Group
This article discusses not only definitions of bullying but also ways in which the stage is set for bullying and the peer dynamics during the transition to middle school.
FOCUS adolescent services is a website that provides information, resources and support to teens and families. This article in particular focuses on the positive and negative aspects of peer relationships and peer pressure.
It's My Life. Friends | PBS Kids GO!
This website is a great resource for youth because it is presented in a very adolescent-friendly way. It presents information about friendships, gossip, rumors, bullying etc. through videos, games and articles.
Peer Pressure: It's Influence on Teens and Decision Making
This article summarizes the positive and negative effects of peer pressure and gives a brief overview of what research tells us about peer influence.
Cyberbullying
With the rise of social media, cyberbullying is becoming more and more prevalent. This website provides information on not only ways to spot cyberbullying but also bullying in general and ways to prevent and stop it.
Bullying in Early Adolescence: The Role of the Peer Group
This article discusses not only definitions of bullying but also ways in which the stage is set for bullying and the peer dynamics during the transition to middle school.