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How an Adolescent’s Brain Reacts to Faces May Predict Their Social Future

  • by Alex Russell
  • July 13, 2026
  • Self & Society
It’s been said that eyes are a window to the soul, but new research has found that an adolescent’s brain response to a face might open a window to their social future.
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Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests

  • by Alex Russell
  • February 23, 2026
  • Self & Society
Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings from new research in psychology that creates a detailed picture of children’s social lives by identifying patterns and predictors of adolescent social health.
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