This question is incomplete. Here´s the complete question.
Social and emotional maturity are intertwined. Therefore, as teens’ emotional maturity increases, their relationships with their peers change as they become more vulnerable and emotionally intimate with their peers. This increased vulnerability and intimacy requires greater trust among peers. Thus, during the adolescent years, teen peer groups become increasingly important as teens experience more closeness in these friendships and more gratifying relationships with their peers as a result. Teens now turn to one another, instead of their families, as their first line of support during times of worry or upset. This increased reliance on friendships is yet another way that teens demonstrate their growing independence.
– “Teens and Peer Relationships,” Angela Oswal
Which common effect of peer relationships is discussed in this reading?
loss of closeness with friends and family
loss of self-esteem
increased emotional support during stressful times
increased vulnerability and intimacy with family
Answer: increased emotional support during stressful times
Explanation:
The text provided explains how teens tend to rely on their peers, rather than their families, in stressful situations, which is a common effect of peer relationships.
Several studies have proven that even the sole perception of peer support, has a great influence on people´s capacity to deal with stress, especially among adolescents.
