What is the role of peers in adolescent development according to Social Identity Theory?

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asked Jan 16 in Psychology by AdolphI79338 (1.8k points)

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answered Jan 16 by PhillipPugli (2.1k points)

According to Social Identity Theory, peers provide a social comparison that helps teenagers to develop their sense of identity.

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