What is it about?

Teenagers often face conflicts and challenges, which can affect their emotional well-being. This study looks at how support from friends can help adolescents deal with these challenges. We surveyed 94 teenagers and found that when friends provide support, teenagers become more emotionally resilient and better at handling difficult situations. This shows that having supportive friends can have a positive impact on teenagers' ability to cope with conflicts and emotional issues.

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Why is it important?

Our study stands out for focusing on the important relationship between peer support and the psychological resilience of adolescents facing conflicts and emotional challenges. As conflicts and mental health concerns among teenagers continue to receive attention, understanding how friendships contribute to their resilience is timely. By shedding light on the positive impact of peer support, our research offers valuable insights for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who seek effective ways to help adolescents navigate their emotions and conflicts. This unique perspective can attract readers interested in adolescent well-being and contribute to ongoing discussions about supporting the younger generation's mental health.

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Personally, I believe that fostering positive relationships and a strong support system during this phase can truly make a difference in shaping a young person's mental health and overall development. I'm hopeful that our findings will encourage more discussions and actions to promote peer support programs in schools and communities, ultimately contributing to a healthier and happier generation of adolescents.

Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga

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This page is a summary of: PERAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA TERHADAP KETAHANAN PSIKOLOGIS REMAJA YANG MENGALAMI KONFLIK, Nursing Sciences Journal, November 2020, Universitas Kediri,
DOI: 10.30737/nsj.v4i2.433.
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