September 2014 PMID 24016274

Is adolescence a sensitive period for sociocultural processing?

Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Kathryn L Mills

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119
Peak: 4 in Mar 2022
across 4 sources since Feb 2016

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597,982
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15,054

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Feb 2016 – Dec 2023

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate interest in how social influence affects adolescents, exemplified by questions about social issues like abortion and politics and calls for including measures of social influence in research. The tone is inquisitive and suggests general agreement with the article's premise that adolescence is a sensitive period, while also highlighting the social hypersensitivity in teens discussed in the text.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussion participants seem to agree that adolescence is a significant period for sociocultural processing and social influence, aligning with the article's focus.

InterestHigh interest

There is a high level of interest in understanding social and environmental influences during adolescence, evidenced by questions about social issues and calls for including social measures in studies.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts show moderate engagement, with some participants actively questioning and connecting concepts, though most do not delve deeply into methodological details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the potential importance of these findings for understanding adolescent development, but express cautious optimism rather than strong advocacy or transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Adolescence is a critical period for the development of social and brain functions, involving significant structural and functional changes in the social brain that help teens navigate complex relationships.
  • The period may be especially sensitive to social environmental influences, as growing brain regions adapt to social cues, and increased social sensitivity and executive functions shape adolescent behavior.
  • Understanding these changes is important for research and societal implications, emphasizing the role of social rewards and environments in adolescent cognitive and social development.

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Aleksa Kaurin (she/her)
@AleksaKaurin · X

Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of social influence" as social context drives many of the decisions made by adolescents" https://t.co/evl1LO6xJb

Mar 15, 2022 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 2,569 followers View post →
jan verpooten
@janverpooten · X

@StefanFSchubert do people have a sensitive learning period for making up their mind about social issues like abortion and politics, for instance during adolescence? https://t.co/9Shb3Yfn2w

Dec 19, 2023 · 1 like · 250 followers View post →
Aidan Wright
@aidangcw · X

RT @AleksaKaurin: Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of so…

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 15,530 followers View post →
Jamie Hanson (@jamielarsh.bsky.social)
@JamieLarsH · X

RT @AleksaKaurin: Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of so…

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 9,663 followers View post →
Norami
@King_Mix_Papper · X

(https://t.co/HLLWDlC0jK) Es este sentido, hay evidencia discutida de que los adolescentes son muy hipersensibles a los estímulos sociales y los efectos negativos de la exclusión social .

Sep 1, 2020 · 1,720 followers View post →
Sara Weston
@saraweston09 · X

RT @AleksaKaurin: Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of so…

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,109 followers View post →

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jan verpooten
@janverpooten · X

@StefanFSchubert do people have a sensitive learning period for making up their mind about social issues like abortion and politics, for instance during adolescence? https://t.co/9Shb3Yfn2w

Dec 19, 2023 · 1 like · 250 followers View post →
Sara Weston
@saraweston09 · X

RT @AleksaKaurin: Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of so…

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,109 followers View post →
Jamie Hanson (@jamielarsh.bsky.social)
@JamieLarsH · X

RT @AleksaKaurin: Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of so…

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 9,663 followers View post →
Aidan Wright
@aidangcw · X

RT @AleksaKaurin: Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of so…

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 15,530 followers View post →
Aleksa Kaurin (she/her)
@AleksaKaurin · X

Is Adolescence a Sensitive Period for Sociocultural Processing? "studies about adolescence should include measures of social influence" as social context drives many of the decisions made by adolescents" https://t.co/evl1LO6xJb

Mar 15, 2022 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 2,569 followers View post →
Norami
@King_Mix_Papper · X

(https://t.co/HLLWDlC0jK) Es este sentido, hay evidencia discutida de que los adolescentes son muy hipersensibles a los estímulos sociales y los efectos negativos de la exclusión social .

Sep 1, 2020 · 1,720 followers View post →