Not all peers influence young people in the same way.

Best friends shape vulnerabilities (emotional problems, behaviour).
Popular students shape visible norms (social media use, appearance).

https://theeconomyofmeaning.com/2026/03/04/not-all-peers-are-equal-who-influences-what-among-young-people/

Not all peers are equal: who influences what among young people?

Research shows that peers influence young people in different ways. Best friends shape vulnerabilities. Popular students shape visible norms.

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