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06/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The effects of peer influence on dieting behavior: If your friends eat junk, most likely you will too
Your friends influence what you eat, according to a new study. Researchers say that if your friends eat unhealthily, most likely you will too. This is because human social networks greatly influence lifestyle choices. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) came up with a comprehensive algorithm that evaluated the effect of peer influence on […]
09/23/2017
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By Lance D Johnson
Emotional “safe space” in jeopardy? New college kids worry about their peers having more friends than they do
A Harvard/University of British Columbia (UBC) study unmasked a serious emotional deficit occurring among young adults. The researchers surveyed 1,099 freshmen UBC students to understand their relationships, perception of friendship, and sense of belonging. The study revealed that many new college kids display traits of delayed emotional maturity because they worry that their peers have […]
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