Explain How Peer Groups Help Adolescents Gain Independence and Identity

question 178

Essay

Explain how peer groups help adolescents gain independence and identity that often conflicts with the values and norms socialized by the family.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional

A type of study or analysis that examines a population or a specific outcome at a single point in time.

Longitudinal

A type of study or analysis that follows the same subjects over a period of time to observe changes or outcomes.

Cross-Sectional Study

A research method that involves observing a defined population at a single point in time or over a short period, making it possible to examine correlations and infer potential causations.