Standing Out and Standing Up: Social Vulnerabilities and Prosocial Risk-Taking in Adolescence
Young people are vulnerable when they stand out, but they also take risks to help others
The teenage years are a time of major changes. Young people develop physically, emotionally, and socially, while the influence of peers grows increasingly strong. Research by developmental psychologist Rebecca van Rijn shows that this phase brings both risks and opportunities: young people who differ from their peers appear to be more vulnerable to mental health issues, but at the same time, they are often willing to take personal risks to help others.
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