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This study suggests that teenagers naturally mirror the emotions of their friends more strongly than those of their parents, highlighting the role of this emotion process in building social connections. It fits with the idea of how teenagers prioritize friendships while gaining independence and autonomy from parents, shedding light on crucial aspects of the development of teenage relationships.

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This page is a summary of: Emotion coupling across socialization contexts in adolescence: Differences in parent–child and peer interactions., Developmental Psychology, October 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/dev0001865.
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