Teen brain study reveals how friends replace parents as stress shields
NCT ID NCT04211155
First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at how 208 children aged 11-14 react to social stress, like being judged while doing math. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and brain activity to see how parents and friends help calm them down. The goal was to understand why parental comfort becomes less effective as kids grow up, and how friends take over that role.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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