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“What teenagers want most of all are social rewards, especially the respect of their peers.”

Alison Gopnik

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Source Article: 2018 Child Development Review, 2018

Teenagers seek social rewards, especially peer respect, driving many of their actions.

In simple terms: Peers drive teen behavior.

Key Takeaway

Foster healthy peer respect.

Themes

adolescence social dynamics motivation

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

educational psychological

When to use this quote

  • education
  • parenting
  • peer groups

Key Concepts

psychology social psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you encourage positive peer influence?
  • What rewards matter most to teens?
A Different Perspective

Peer pressure can be harmful.

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