peers
Coverage of peers in the Nexus archive.
- Your teen’s friends can increase their risk of mental health disorders — but not in the way you think
A study of over 600,000 young people found that if one person had a predisposition or diagnosis for a mental disorder, their peers could develop the same disorder. The research highlights how social connections may influence mental health risks among adolescents.
- Where First-Generation Students Find Support
A Community College Research Center study reveals that first-generation students primarily rely on family, peers, and campus staff for support. However, the study highlights ongoing gaps in advising and access to resources for these students.
- ANDREW PIERCE: Quiet exit for the peers hounded out by Labour 'haters'
The article discusses the quiet departure of peers from the House of Lords, reportedly pressured by Labour's critics. Andrew Pierce highlights the exodus as a result of political hostility.
- England's school phone ban gets teeth, just in time to bite no one
England is enacting legislation to formalize school phone bans, despite 90% of schools already complying. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill received peer approval, pushing the policy from a patchwork of rules to a legal requirement.