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Can social isolation during adolescence stunt height growth?

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We don't know. Researchers have looked at the question of whether adolescents with higher BMI have lower perceived social support and higher perceived peer isolation, but I don't think anyone has looked at "height. read more

However, the few studies of BMI and social isolation would be consistent with the idea that social isolation stunts lateral growth--however much of a stretch that might be from the data that's been collected. read more

My Hypothesis: While researching the topic of the internet and users' social growth, I expect to find that although many refuse to admit it, technology does in fact stunt social growth by virtually eliminating face-to-face conversations with others. read more

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