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October 11, 2025Psychosocia Journal of Applied Psychology and Social Psychology

Friendship, Culture, and Mental Health in Adolescence: A Review of Current Evidence

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MMudzakkirPRPutri Umrotur Rizqi

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Overview

Narrative review shows friendship aids mental health in adolescents, highlighting cultural and social support factors.

Key Points

  • Friendship significantly enhances mental health outcomes in adolescents, with resilience positively influencing social connections.
  • Social support networks are crucial for reducing risks of depression and anxiety, particularly when emotional quality is inclusive.
  • Sociocultural factors shape peer relationships, with collectivist norms stressing group ties and individualist norms promoting autonomy.
  • Peer-led initiatives effectively strengthen social bonds and community ties, while cultural sensitivity is vital in addressing mental health stigma.

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Mudzakkir et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e9b2e4ba7d64b6fc1332a8https://doi.org/10.61978/psychosocia.v2i3.771
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