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  • Peer relationships are long-established predictors of mental health across the lifespan.
  • Existing research identifies numerous peer constructs linked to adjustment in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on interpersonal determinants of physical health outcomes.
  • To identify opportunities for future research on peer influence and health.
  • To explore the neural and physiological correlates of peer adversity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on peer relationships and health.
  • Synthesis of research on peer influence, neural correlates, and physiological markers.
  • Identification of emerging research areas, including digital interactions.

Main Results:

  • Peer relationships influence mental health and adjustment.
  • Adverse peer experiences are linked to physiological stress responses and immune markers.
  • Peer influence extends to health risk behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should investigate peer influence on health risk behaviors.
  • Examining neural correlates and physiological markers of peer adversity is crucial.
  • Understanding digital peer interactions is essential for future public health strategies.