Influence mirrors society. It reflects who we admire, what we value and, ultimately, who we decide to believe. But the mirror ...

"In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity, without a sense of belonging." —Erik Erikson Social media has become a dominant force in ...

People who have damage to a specific part of their brains are more likely to be impulsive, and new research has found that damage also makes them more likely to be influenced by other people. In a new ...

The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at ...